Accountability Data Analyst

This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is seeking a skilled Accountability Data Analyst to join the Accountability Analytics Team. This position plays a key role in producing, validating, and improving Colorado’s annual school and district performance ratings, including the District Performance Frameworks (DPFs) and School Performance Frameworks (SPFs). The Analyst will contribute technical expertise, analytic rigor, and collaborative problem‑solving to ensure accountability metrics are accurate, transparent, and aligned with state and federal policy.

• Full‑time state‑funded position with a hybrid (remote/home office) model and requirement to report to the work location per business needs.
• Extended hours during evenings or weekends may be required by business needs.
• 15% travel required within the State of Colorado for meetings and training.
• Overnight trips and out‑of‑state travel may be required.
• Remote (home) office is required.
• Essential functions:
  
  seated work with computer use; lifting up to 10 lbs frequently or 20 lbs occasionally; light physical work such as walking and standing.
• DL Not required.

• Accountability Framework Development & Maintenance
  • Contribute to the annual production of DPFs and SPFs while working directly with district accountability contacts (DACs) and other field stakeholders to explain methodology, indicators, and results.
  • Coach stakeholders from Colorado school districts, BOCES, and charter organizations on data submission, interpretation, and use of accountability metrics, including District and School Performance Frameworks.
  • Calculate and validate accountability indicators – academic achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, dropout rates, and postsecondary readiness measures – and consult with district partners on their calculation and interpretation.
  • Design and implement business rules and weighting methodologies aligned to state and federal accountability requirements in CDE’s data warehouse in collaboration with Information Management Systems (IMS) using SQL queries and ELT procedures.
  • Maintain and improve reproducible analytic workflows.
  • Train DACs and other field stakeholders on changes to performance framework methodologies to ensure accountability calculations are transparent and usable.
• Data Analysis, Validation & Technical Assistance
  • Conduct statistical analyses using large‑scale longitudinal student‑level data to support district and school understanding of accountability results and trends.
  • Assess school and district data accuracy, consistency, and compliance through data quality assurance procedures.
  • Identify anomalies, data quality issues, and trends and consult with internal and external stakeholders to contextualize results and support data‑informed improvement planning.
  • Coach DACs to investigate and resolve potential data discrepancies or anomalies.
  • Manage collaboration with internal data teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate accountability calculations.
  • Mentor districts and BOCES on interpreting accountability indicators, growth measures, and related data.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Develop and deliver technical documentation describing methodologies, calculations, and business rules for school and district stakeholders.
  • Train external stakeholders such as district accountability contacts to support effective use of accountability and growth data.
  • Coach accountability stakeholders in schools and districts seeking guidance on accountability metrics, data interpretation, and reporting processes through activities such as weekly office hours, etc.
  • Develop and implement presentations to field advisory groups such as the AWG, ACEE, etc. to gather feedback and inform the ongoing development of accountability policies and practices.
  • Support public reporting processes and respond to data inquiries from districts and stakeholders as needed.
  • Develop clear, field‑facing data…