Education Program Consultant (Education Programs Consultant)

Job Description and Duties Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is May 1st, 2027, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered. Personal Leave Program 2025 Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction. CDE is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Additionally, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. For more information click here: E-Verify The Education Programs Consultant serves as the internal Data Liaison for the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS), ensuring that all CARS data collections align with federal program requirements and statewide data governance standards. The role operates independently under the Education Data Office, providing risk analysis, regulatory review, change-management oversight, and expert guidance on student-data privacy. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: Describe your education and experience in:Risk and Change Management: Describe your experience conducting risk assessments, maintaining issue or defect logs, and evaluating data-collection or system-change requests for compliance with laws or regulations.Regulatory and Policy Analysis: Explain your experience analyzing state or federal statutes, regulations, audits, or policy documents, and providing written or oral recommendations based on that analysis.Data Privacy and Governance: Discuss your knowledge of student-data privacy laws and your experience developing or implementing data governance policies, procedures, or documentation.Education Data Systems and Collaboration: Describe your experience working with education data systems or large-scale data collections, and your ability to collaborate with multiple program offices or stakeholders. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Experience and Education in risk and change management, including maintaining logs and evaluating data-collection changes. Strong knowledge of state and federal education laws (ESEA/ESSA), audits, and program requirements. Expertise in data privacy (FERPA, state laws) and data governance practices. Ability to analyze complex regulatory materials and prepare clear written and oral recommendations. Skilled in education data systems, collaboration, and managing multiple priorities independently.