Deputy Director (Chief Data Officer)

The Deputy Director (Chief Data Officer) leads the Department's enterprise data and performance division, overseeing data governance, analytics, performance reporting, and organizational improvement efforts. This role is responsible for building a modern data environment that supports transparent, data-driven decision making across the agency.

What You Will Do

The position serves as the agency's strategic authority on data interoperability, emerging analytics capabilities, and digital transformation initiatives. The Chief Data Officer directs the development of data standards, system architecture coordination, and agency-wide data quality practices, while also leading Performance to drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will establish a department-wide culture of data stewardship, including best practices for data quality, privacy, security, and transparency. The role requires experience in data management, continuous improvement, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on performance management and analytics.

Requirements

• Education &/or experience in data management field or other relevant experience as determined by the appointing authority.
• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field (e.g. Computer science, Data analytics); Masters preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in performance management. PMP certification preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in a direct supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience in relevant areas such as Data Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning.

Benefits

• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)