Program Analyst

Kforce Government Solutions is seeking, on behalf of its clients at the Council of Chief State Officers (CCSSO), a Program Analyst to work directly with staff at the U.S. Department of Educations National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) grant program. The SLDS program supports state education agencies in the design and development of statewide longitudinal data systems intended to enhance the ability of States to manage, analyze, and use education data to improve student learning and close achievement gaps. Please visit http://nces.ed.gov/programs/slds/ for more information about the SLDS program. Duties of the Position: The Program Analyst will serve as a mid-level staff person responsible for working directly with NCES and state education agencies (SEAs) that have been awarded SLDS grants. Tasks include: * Conducting conference calls with grantees to monitor project progress, identifying potential problems, and providing SLDS-related technical assistance * Preparing materials on the status of grantee projects * Identifying exemplary practices, documents, or technical resources for dissemination to other states and districts * Analyzing and converting applications and timelines into a task-tracking information management system * Working with other contractors and NCES staff to update and enhance the SLDS program website * Reviewing reports and other deliverables submitted by the grantees and communicating findings to NCES staff * Assisting in planning meetings, drafting correspondence, and preparing agendas Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Travel may be required about once a month for site visits and conferences. Requirements: Qualifications for the Position: This position requires the services of an individual who is extremely driven, detail-oriented, and possesses strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills and an ability to exercise independent judgment are essential. The individual must be able to take initiative and work independently as well as be part of a team. A demonstrated understanding of information systems, data analysis, data use by researchers and/or practitioners, and education issues is a plus. Educational Requirements: Ideal candidates will have a Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field, such as Education, Information Systems, or Public Policy/Administration.

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Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Kforce Inc.
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