Data Collection & Reporting Specialist - Education Consultant 2Minneapolis, MNPosted 6 days ago Apply Now Working Title: Data Collection & Reporting Specialist - Education Consultant 2 Job Class: Education Consultant 2 Agency: Education Department - Job ID : 93900 - Location : Minneapolis - Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 50% - Full/Part Time : Full-Time - Regular/Temporary : Unlimited - Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted : 05/01/2026 - Closing Date : 05/21/2026 - Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE - Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Data Analytics - Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - Days of Work : Monday - Friday - Travel Required : No - Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually - Classified Status : Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE - FLSA Status : Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above. The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away. As a Data Collections & Reporting Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will support data collections and the appropriate use of MDE data, including but not limited to, Adult Basic Education (ABE), Career and Technical Education (CTE), Rigorous Courses, Approved Alternative Education and more flexible learning data collections. Duties will include: - Oversee project management of supported data collections in collaboration with division leadership, agency content specialists, MNIT and other state agencies, and local program coordinators and administrators to ensure data is accurately and completely reported. - Provide technical support and training for districts, charter schools and other local program coordinators and administrators in accurately and completely reporting required data. - Provide consultation to state policy makers, external partners, and districts and charter schools on data requests analyzing the linkages between supported data collections and other MDE data. - Collaborate across MDE and with other state agencies to ensure accurate and timely federal and public reporting of data. *This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. Minimum Qualifications Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Four (4) years of professional experience in data management, data collection, data reporting, or data analysis. OR A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related professional experience. Experience must include: • Writing queries using a programming language (e.g., SQL, R, Python) • Translating business needs into technical documentation • Providing good customer service Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with relational database design and modelling • Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) • Experience creating communication plans • Familiarity with career and college programming (e.g., CTE, AP, PSEO, Alternative schools, etc.) Additional Requirements A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: - SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) - Employment Reference Check - Conflict of Interest Review - Driver's License Check - Criminal Background Check The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . 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Consultant, Principal United States (Remote) Job Description Your expertise secures the control systems that power real-world operations. ABS Group is looking for a Principal Consultant to serve as the on-the-ground OT cybersecurity expert for a major industrial client, operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, control systems engineering, and regulatory compliance. You'll advise on ICS/DCS security controls, strengthen asset and vulnerability management programs, support MTSA compliance efforts, and drive program maturity — all while mentoring team members and identifying opportunities to grow the client relationship. The role offers a hybrid schedule (two weeks onsite in southeast Texas, two weeks remote) and a front-row seat to some of the most consequential cybersecurity work in industrial operations. What You Will Do:   - Serve as the cybersecurity advisor and technical expert to the Control Systems team, ensuring quality services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with customer requirements, including advising on security controls for ICS assets based on classification, criticality, and Purdue Model layer. - Provide ICS cybersecurity support for capital projects, ongoing ICS cybersecurity program operations, and compliance efforts in support of safe and reliable industrial operations, with emphasis on OT cybersecurity requirements in Distributed Control System (DCS) environments. - Support the execution and development of cybersecurity, control systems, and major capital projects, including providing frequent updates to the project manager and assisting with task definition, sequencing, duration estimating, and schedule development. - Review project plans to understand scope, schedule, and assigned responsibilities, and participate in client and internal project team meetings. - Act as a technical liaison between Cybersecurity, Control Systems, and other facility departments, translating technical requirements, risks, and priorities into clear actions for each stakeholder group. - Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve control system software, hardware, and networks using cybersecurity program tools in DCS and segmented ICS network environments. - Support and enhance OT cybersecurity systems and technologies, including endpoint security, patch management, logging, asset monitoring, access control, IDS, Active Directory Group Policy, firewall rules, and network configuration management. - Review and support Splunk instances, including dashboards, data feeds, and functionality, to improve visibility, consistency, and program maturity. - Maintain and improve asset management and vulnerability management programs, including validating asset and component data, improving visibility of in-scope assets, supporting workflows, and contributing to remediation and patching plans. - Support development and implementation of the site cybersecurity framework, including policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. - Support regulatory and cybersecurity compliance activities, including MTSA cybersecurity efforts and mapping 33 CFR 101.650 controls to applicable IT/OT assets, using logs, events, and ticketing records as needed to demonstrate or maintain compliance, governance, and executive reporting. - Participate in ICS security incident response, risk assessment activities, and development of cybersecurity Management of Change processes. - Maintain control systems asset inventories, system architecture documentation, and other engineering records, ensuring documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with approved changes, asset classifications, and applicable OT security requirements. - Apply sound engineering practices, plant standards, and specifications in support of technical Management of Change, routine facility modifications, and capital project execution. - Develop and prepare written documents, reports, presentations, design basis documents, preliminary estimates, schedules, and other project deliverables. - Assist with research and data analysis, including customer, stakeholder, operational, and technical analyses as needed. - Perform quality assurance on reports, presentations, and other project deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and professional quality. - Track and accurately report project hours. - Work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels — including IT, Technology Security, Site Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and project teams — manage multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adapt to changing client priorities and business demands. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and service delivery across the business unit. - Maintain knowledge of ABS Group products and services, develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, communicate client requirements to project managers, and review industry publications and news to identify customer intelligence. - Participate in proposal development, including technical input, scope development, and support for pursuit activities. - Represent ABS Group in promoting products and services through marketing activities, conference participation, technical presentations, white papers, and professional networking. - Perform other related duties as assigned in support of client needs, project delivery, operational priorities, and business growth. What You Will Need: Education and Experience - 10+ years of relevant professional experience  - Must have an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience  - Ability to obtain Security Clearance required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability to gain, retain, illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge, and transfer knowledge to other members of the team - Ability to mentor/coach mid-level consultants and hone technical skills in others - Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information, determining context of the information provided and generating probing questions to better understand, retaining the information for future access, engaging and collaborating with sales team on potential opportunities, and responding with solutions - Openly accepts change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients, provides recommendations to enhance business, and drives change across the business unit - Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business and take action to drive results amongst the business unit - Ability to utilize established rapport and role as a subject matter expert with existing clients to facilitate development of new business through identifying and consistently generating new business opportunities - Ability to coach others on development of customer intimacy and new opportunities - Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver successful outcomes - Must take responsibility for their actions, behaviors, decisions, and results and those of the team they lead - Must seek feedback and utilize root cause analysis to improve performance - Must understand business goals and hold self and team members accountable for keeping commitments and high standards - Must be dependable and consistent - Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment - Demonstrate a proficient level of time management skills - Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System  - Work onsite in the Golden Triangle / Beaumont–Port Arthur area for two weeks per month and remotely for two weeks per month, unless otherwise directed by the client.  Salary: $130k - $140k  Reporting Relationships: Reports to a director or executive level position  Country Requirements: US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts   Apply Now Job Info - Job Identification4322 - Job CategoryOperations - Job ScheduleFull time - Locations United States(Remote)

• Contribute to transformation program delivery. • Support end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives — maintaining project plans, tracking milestones and deliverables, producing status reports, and coordinating across workstreams. • You are accountable for your outputs, not just your effort. • Drive change that actually lands. • Develop and execute change management and communications deliverables — impact assessments, engagement plans, stakeholder communications — that address the people side of transformation and support real adoption. • Build client relationships. Engage directly with client teams, build trust with stakeholders, and develop the presence and credibility that distinguishes a strong consultant. • You’ll be supported by senior team members, with growing responsibility as you develop. • Grow as a consultant. Engage actively with feedback, mentorship, and learning opportunities. Bring curiosity and initiative to every engagement and build the skills — including AI-enabled delivery capabilities — that will define the next generation of consulting.

• Acompañar a empresas en su evolución y transformación tecnológica • Proporcionar soporte funcional y mantenimiento del sistema • Trabajar en procesos de compras y gestión de inventarios