PROGRAM MANAGER IV

This is a professional position responsible for providing leadership and coordination of research, evaluation, data use, and accountability program support to local education agencies, research partners, the general public, and to staff at the Department.

Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Director of Accountability and staff in the coordination of educational research, evaluation and data use goals and priorities.  Responsibilities include coordination of collaborative research partnerships; conduct empirical and qualitative research and evaluation as determined by the Department; analyze data and synthesize information; ensure that student, school and system performance are measured meaningfully and appropriate methodologies are applied; prepare written products for a variety of audiences; establish and manage data request guidelines and standards; manage human and technical resources within a project management framework of deadlines and deliverables; provide trainings and resources to build the capacity of staff to use data effectively;  and serve as a liaison between MSDE and various publics in carrying out MSDE’s program objectives.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of coursework from an accredited college or university is required.

EXPERIENCE: Eight year(s) of experience in statistical analysis and/or research experience in education-related fields.  

NOTES: 1. A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post baccalaureate course work may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.  2. Two additional years of experience directly related to the position may be substituted for the required Master’s Degree.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least six months.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: 

Maryland State Department of Education
Office of Human Resources
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201 

Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitments only. 

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. If you have questions about this recruitment, please call 410-767-0019.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be received by August 20, 2015– Open Until Filled