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. The position serves as the agency's strategic authority on data interoperability, emerging analytics capabilities, and digital transformation initiatives.

What You Will Do

The position is responsible for directing the development of data standards, system architecture coordination, and agency-wide data quality practices. The Chief Data Officer leads the Performance Shop, including oversight of project managers to establish agency-wide performance improvement cycles, including goal setting, KPIs, and quarterly results reviews.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in data management, continuous improvement, and strategic planning. The position requires a strong leader who can establish a department-wide culture of data stewardship, including best practices for data quality, privacy, security, and transparency.

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
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• 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