Data Processing Specialist III - Project Management Branch, 606553 (2026-00427)

Data Processing Specialist III - Project Management Branch, 606553 (2026-00427)

Salary

$118,497.00 - $167,742.00 Annually

Location

OITS-Project Management Branch

Job Type

Full-time 12-month

Job Number

2026-00427

District / Complex Area

EO / OITS / Project Management

School / Office

EO / Project Management

Opening Date

04/01/2026

Closing Date

4/10/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position %

100%

Position Number

606553

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Description

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is included in the Educational Officers Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Examples of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Informational Technology Director of the Project Management Branch, Office of Information Technology Services, the Data Processing Specialist II:

1. Program Strategy & Planning, Stakeholder Management & Communication

a) Define, scope, and prioritize the overall program structure, ensuring clear linkage between individual projects and the departments strategic goals.

b) Develop and maintain the comprehensive program roadmap, managing dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across multiple projects.

c) Establish program governance, reporting cadence across projects, and decision-making frameworks.

d) Identify and resolve conflicts and cross-project dependencies

e) Facilitate program-level communication channels to ensure multiple project teams understand program vision, roles and priorities.

2. PROJECT INITIATION & PLANNING

Program manager and lead project manager for complex projects that have statewide impact to the DOE.

a) Establishes and implements project management processes for larger complex IT projects, those encompassing IT support to a function where the projects have statewide impact to the DOE;

b) Assembles project plans, establishes project milestones, identifies resource requirements, and makes overall project work assignments based on requirements and analysis, using technical knowledge of the design and development process as well as specialized skill in project management processes and principles.

3. PROJECT EXECUTION & CONTROL

Program manager and lead project manager for complex projects that have statewide impact to the DOE.

a) Monitors projects quality and progress regularly across multiple project teams; oversees assigned project reporting and reviews reporting for program projects; and ensures project milestones are met;

b) Adjusts project plans, schedules, resources, and requirements as needed and elevates issues beyond his/her control that threaten timeliness of project;

c) Works with the ITPMB Director to coordinate with IT leadership, stakeholders, customers, and team members to assess and report on project changes in scope, resource requirements, risk, and objectives;

4. PROJECT EXECUTION & CONTROL (continued)

d) Ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget, results are high quality, and meet customer expectations;

e) Coordinate requirements gathering meetings with project managers, business owners and end users;

f) Coordinate solution demos and reviews to determine if solutions meet the requirements (initial fit-gap analysis), including any technical constraints;

g) Coordinate and lead project planning meetings to provide information and updates in the area of responsibility.

5. PROJECT CONCLUSION & CLOSURE:

Program manager and lead project manager for complex projects that have statewide impact to the DOE.

a) Reviews project milestones and deliverables to ensure completion of all requirements prior to final sign-off

b) Coordinates appropriate hand-off, posting, storing etc. of all documents (e.g., requirements, testing results, decision documents, etc.) with the business and technical teams (i.e., hand-off to operations);

c) Conducts lessons-learned sessions with business and technical teams and document;

d) Closes out the project and hand-off to the business and technical operations team.

6. DAILY OPERATIONS:

a) Participates in branch staff meetings and conducts status meetings with stakeholders;

b) Provides input and executes improvements for operational and procedural efficiencies within the branch;

c) Provides input and recommendations on potential projects;

d) Remains current of industry information, trends, best practices, especially relate to project management etc.;

e) Remains current on emerging technologies that could impact operations and/or projects

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in information and computer sciences or business administration with specialization in management information systems.

Experience: Seven (7) years of responsible professional work experience in electronic data processing systems analysis, LAN infrastructure (application, development, maintenance), and/or computer programming, of which three (3) years shall have been in an education agency, program or system.

Desired Experience: Of the seven (7) years above, four and one half (4.5) years of related specialized experience, at least one (1) year of which must have been supervisory in nature.

Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.

Knowledge: Computer and data systems; computer programming; electronic data processing and retrieval; information systems in organizations; database systems; statistical data analysis; information systems analysis and design; working knowledge of Local Area Networks infrastructures, firewalls and related software/spyware for local and wide area network applications; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area or areas of assignment.

Desired Knowledge: Project management methodologies/tools; resource management practices; change management techniques; technical IT techniques, principals, and processes.

Ability to: Perform the full range of information systems services in the area(s) of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate a wide range of computer systems, applications and other machines; maintain awareness of current and future developments in information technology system services.

Desired Ability to: Applying project management techniques and principles in an IT environment; direct the work of others on a project basis; perform project management functions for a complex IT operation.

Supplemental Information

SALARY RANGE: EOSR-8, $118,497 to $167,742.

Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.

HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant.

Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools

Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.

After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.

APPROVED:

Sean Bacon

Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employees enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.
• Workers Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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INTERNAL APPLICATION QUALIFICATION:

Are you a current salaried employee who is a tenured educational officer or was previously a tenured educational officer in the Hawai`i State Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org