Keith M. McNamara

About

Experienced education professional with over 10 years of success in teaching, data analysis, research, and project management. Skilled in designing and executing data-driven initiatives to improve learning outcomes, streamline operations, and support evidence-based decision-making. Adept at managing complex projects from conception to completion, with a strong foundation in educational research and stakeholder collaboration. Passionate about leveraging analytical insights to drive strategic improvements in education and related sectors.

Roles

Sep 2020–Present

Current role

Management and Program Analyst

U.S. Department of Education (ED)

District of Columbia

Directed and supervised data quality reviews to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness across nine formula grant programs funding $26 million to states

• Led professional development sessions related to data quality, data transparency and data privacy for program officers and department leadership

• Provided strategic planning and leadership for OESE Data Governance Board since its inauguration in 2020

• Managed evaluations of performance measures for 10 discretionary grant programs funding $2 million to

state and local grantees

• Developed data visualizations and interactive dashboards to present complex findings and identify key

takeaways to diverse audiences

• Collaborated with program offices and state and local agencies during targeted data reporting and monitoring reviews

• Provided strategic leadership across principal offices as co-chair for the Department’s Data Ethics Working Group