Compliance Specialist

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Compliance Specialist

Salary

$76,000.00 - $81,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01967-SNRCNSLT-SDO-0724

Department

Department of Education

Division

School District Operations

Opening Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 12:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Recruitment@cde.state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This position is open until filled. We encourage you to apply early.

This is a reposting of a previous opening. No need to reapply

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org

• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

• Paid professional development opportunities

Description of Job

At-Risk Data and Compliance Specialist

Work Environment

• This position is full-time.

• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required.

• This position is hybrid (remote/home office w/requirement to report to work location regularly).

Position Summary

The At-Risk Data and Compliance Specialist position will serve as the primary content and subject matter expert for the at-risk measure included in the Colorado Public School finance funding formula. This will include overseeing all aspects of the data collection and validation processes (including customer support and trainings), providing technical assistance to districts on how to obtain student level census block data, assisting with the School Finance funding formula calculations, and supporting the management and facilitation of statewide count compliance monitoring processes through documentation reviews.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop all resource materials, including file layouts, training documentation, timelines, and guidance related to the at-risk interchange data collection and processes, as well as the geocode tool

• Track and provide technical assistance on an on-going basis with local education agencies for both the interchange data collection and use of the geocode tool

• Create and deliver training to local education agencies related to both the data collection and geocode tool

• In collaboration with development team, establish collection processes within the data pipeline system ensuring all functionality is working and accurate

• Complete all necessary steps within the data pipeline system throughout collection cycle; validate and test the data submitted

• Complete data analysis for reporting data, as requested

• Assist in the analysis of the American Community Survey (ACS) indices for the new at-risk measure

• Update and maintain the census block crosswalk between the geolocated student data and the estimated indices as determined by the Colorado legislature.

• Assist with the development, management, and facilitation of statewide at-risk and ELL count monitoring and audit processes through the analysis of available data and documentation.

• Prepare accurate and thorough work papers associated with statewide monitoring activities associated with at-risk counts.

• Verify reported district level data through the review of district-provided documentation.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with two years of relevant experience, OR six years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes accounting, auditing data management, statistics, or closely related field.

Competency and Qualifications Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Detail oriented (i.e., proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).

• Proven administrative and project management skills.

• Effective and constructive interpersonal skills.

• Evidence of strong logical thinking, problem analysis skills, and technical writing skills.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office programs, specifically Excel, Access and Word

• Experience with data analysis programs, and querying tools (i.e., SQL, STATA, etc.), preferred

• Experience using custom databases and applications for data entry, tracking and querying.

• Knowledge/experience in working with file layouts, editing data, and basic data analysis, preferred

• Ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.

• Demonstrates initiative and exhibits a proactive approach to work.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs and goals of the project, as well as complete assignments within prescribed deadlines.

• Previous compliance auditing or monitoring experience, preferred.

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers (i.e., school districts, BOCES, other CDE units, etc.).

• Ability to lead professional learning and training in a variety of settings (i.e., virtually and in person).

• Ability to work equally well independently or as a member of a team.

• Exhibits CDE’s mission, vision and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service-oriented behaviors.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

• Cover Letter- attached

• Resume - Attached

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tohr@cde.state.co.us.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

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• Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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