Management Analyst

Job Summary

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As the state education agency for the District of Columbia, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is sustaining, accelerating, and deepening the progress being made for DC’s 97,000+ students.

We work in partnership with 470+ early childhood facilities, 200+ schools, 60+ local education agencies (including DC Public Schools and public charter organizations), and countless community-based organizations.

In pursuit of our mission to remove barriers and create pathways for District residents to receive a great education, we set statewide policies, provide our education partners with resources and support and exercise accountability for all public education in DC.

OSSE’s Office of the Chief of Staff is a dynamic team that provides strategic guidance and support to the Superintendent, overseeing the implementation of the agency’s strategic plan and other high-profile priorities.

We are looking for someone with excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills to join our team as a Program Associate .

This position will offer access to senior leadership, broad exposure to the range of policy and programmatic issues, and the chance to work closely with the Superintendent.

It is ideal for a self-starter who is interested in building the knowledge, skills and relationships that will prepare them for a leadership role in the education sector.

This role will report to the Deputy Chief of Staff Internal Planning & Supports.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Chief of Staff’s Program Associate will focus on the key responsibilities of : Internal and External Performance Management, Organizational Support, and Research, Analysis and Special Projects.

• Major duties include, but are not limited to : managing the collection, submission, and tracking of external agency performance metrics to the Office of the City Administrator;
• supporting internal agency performance tools and performance management routines, through reporting, data tracking, and meetings with agency leadership;
• providing planning and organizational support for the agency’s Leadership Team; providing planning and organizational support for the Superintendent’s monthly meeting with leaders from local education agencies (LEAs) across the District;
• supporting management of the Superintendent’s calendar, in partnership with the Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant; analyzing internal surveys, identifying key takeaways, and developing presentations to communicate findings to staff and leadership;

developing briefing documents, decision matrices, memos, presentations, website content and other materials to support the Superintendent and high priority initiatives.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized Experience : Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Applicants who have 1 year of appropriate specialized experience are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirement.

Experience identifying and tracking measures to monitor progress towards strategic goals preferred. Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to solve problems, identify trends, and create narratives.

Ability to conduct basic analysis using Excel preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field highly desired.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions / Environment

Work is normally performed in an office environment.

Other Significant Factors

Tour of Duty : Monday - Friday; 8 : 30AM-5 : 00PM

Duration of Appointment : This is an Education Service (ES), At-Will Appointment. All positions and appointments in the Education Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Promotion Potential : No known promotional potential

Plan, Series, Grade : CS-0343-12

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union) : This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Position Designation : In accordance with Chapter 4 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability, this position has been deemed Security-Sensitive .

Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and drug screenings, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

Emergency Designation : This position has been designated as emergency and acceptance of this offer confirms you agree to adhere to the policies in sections 1271 and 1274 of DPM Chapter 12, regarding Emergency employees.

As an emergency employee, you will be required to either report to work, stay at work, or telework (if directed to do so) during a declared emergency or during a period of non-emergency where your duties have been deemed as critical District government functions / operations.

You may be required to perform other duties outside of your position description during a period of a declared emergency (such as manual labor, shelter services, etc.).

Residency Preference : Applicants claiming Residency Preference will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years.

Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement : The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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