Project Manager, Data

Job Posting Title Project Manager, Data Agency
265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Supervisory Organization Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular Compensation  $67,000

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW The Project Manager, Data fulfills a federally mandated role under IDEA Part C, supporting the Sooner Start program through comprehensive data oversight and analysis. This position manages the statewide data system contract and ensures its alignment with federal and programmatic requirements under 34 CFR § 303. The role includes coordination of federally required data submissions, development of federal/state reports, and identification of targeted technical assistance needs based on data outcomes.

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This role requires a consistent, in-person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with no remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Data Leadership :
Lead all federally required Data Manager responsibilities for Sooner Start, ensuring full compliance with 34 CFR § 303.700. Oversee statewide data system operations to ensure functionality, accuracy, and alignment with federal and programmatic requirements.

System Oversight:
Maintain and monitor statewide data systems to ensure they capture required program data. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues, uphold system integrity, and implement FERPA‑compliant procedures for secure data collection and management.

Analytics Reporting :
Develop and maintain meaningful analytical reports that reflect all services delivered. Analyze complex datasets, identify discrepancies, interpret findings, and communicate results that directly impact federal performance determinations and program improvements.

Interagency Relations :
Establish and maintain data‑sharing agreements with partner agencies and organizations. Foster collaborative partnerships to support Sooner Start’s data goals and represent the program at meetings, conferences, and professional events as needed. Staff Support :
Lead and manage training, technical assistance, and daily support for state and local personnel using the data system. Provide guidance on best practices, data integrity, and effective use of reporting tools to improve service delivery.

Training Assistance :
Coordinate and deliver targeted training for district staff focused on data quality, system use, and compliance. Offer ongoing technical assistance to help teams address challenges and strengthen reporting accuracy.

Data Reporting :
Prepare and submit all federally mandated reports, including child count, settings, exiting, Annual Performance Report (APR), State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), and dispute‑resolution reporting. Clearly articulate performance outcomes to federal, state, and local stakeholders. Federal Compliance :
Support the development of the APR and SSIP submitted annually to OSEP. Accurately apply IDEA Part C regulations and the Oklahoma Early Intervention Act to guide data procedures and decision‑making.

Quality Assurance :
Participate in and support audits, evaluations, and improvement planning. Collaborate with district teams to implement corrective actions and promote ongoing program quality and compliance.

Presentations Outreach :
Deliver data presentations to internal and external audiences upon request, translating…