K-12 Data Operations Manager

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. Manage the collection, validation, and processing of assessment data across multiple test administrations .

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeMeridian • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the collection, validation, and processing of assessment data across multiple test administrations
Maintain data workflows that support the development, scoring, reporting, and analysis of assessments
Coordinate data preparation and delivery for internal teams and external stakeholders
Own and maintain core assessment data systems and operations
Build customized assessments from district specifications using complex queries and automated processes
Define and coordinate data requirements for custom test builds, including item pools, test forms, and scoring specifications
Collaborate with assessment content teams to ensure optimal test configuration
Calculate projections and utilize forecasting models to support customer decision-making, assessment planning, and program growth
Analyze testing volumes, reporting timelines, and assessment usage trends
Develop dashboards, data visualizations, reports, and summaries for school districts and internal stakeholders
Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to improve assessment design and delivery
Learn and document existing data processes and systems
Identify opportunities to streamline, scale, and improve data operations
Implement improvements to data pipelines, reporting processes, and operational documentation
Establish best practices for data management and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, education research, information systems, or a related field
2-4 years of experience in data operations, analytics, or assessment data management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Experience managing complex datasets and operational processes
Ability to design, maintain, and improve data pipelines and processes
Attention to detail and quality in all high-stakes tasks and activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional & Personal Attributes
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Strong sense of ownership and commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as shifting priorities
Self-driven, independent, and innovative

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Hard Skills & Tools

data collectiondata validationdata processingdata analysisdata visualizationforecasting modelscustom test buildsdata pipelinescomplex queriesreporting processes

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcollaborationorganizational skills