Senior Data Operations Manager (00025)

State Of Montana

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Helena, MT - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

This first review of applications will be February 5 2026. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

  • Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description please email

To be considered for this position you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students pre-K to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

Work/life balance

Family friendly

Dedicated and caring colleagues

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)

Opportunities and room for professional growth

Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview:
The Senior Data Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for OPIs data operations employees and functions. This position supervises a team of data professionals responsible for accurate and timely collection analyzing and reporting of state and federal education data. This position ensures that data systems processes and outputs are reliable efficient and aligned with evolving statutory regulatory and programmatic requirements.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):


Required for the first day of work:

Demonstrated management and supervisory experience

Strong project and operational management skills

Excellent organizational written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of data governance data security and sensitive information handling

Ability to design and implement consistent repeatable and efficient processes and systems

Proven ability to lead teams through change improvement and adaptation

Ability to build consensus around shared goals across teams and programs

Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to clearly articulate issues and guide stakeholders toward effective solutions

Ability to learn and apply OPI data systems data purposes and programmatic contexts

Understanding of relational data concepts and complex data requirements

Demonstrated capacity to implement practical change management strategies


Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration Public Administration or related field

Minimum of four (4) years of experience designing maintaining or administering data management systems and/or managing data or technology projects

Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience

Substitution: a equivalent combination of education certification and experience in business analytics project management data management or related fields may be considered.

Does this sound like you

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


This position is in the PERS retirement system.


Required Experience:

Manager

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing th...
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