Executive Director of Data Ecosystems and Strategy, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy

Executive Director of Data Ecosystems and Strategy, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy

Open to candidates who are permanent Administrative Staff Analyst and comparable civil service title of Administrative Director of Social Services, Administrative Community Relations Specialist, and Health Services Manager-Non-Managerial. The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS) aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service for timely and effective public action. We are working towards making these data more accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected and actively used to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. We aim to strengthen agency wide data capabilities by empowering our workforce, enhancing intra- and inter-agency data sharing, and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights. A real-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Duties will include but not be limited to :

Leadership and Organizational Development :

• Build and lead a high-performing team across multiple functional areas, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, innovation, and accountability.
• Drive efforts to enhance data literacy and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Advocate for partnerships, resources, and policies that advance and modernize the role of data in public health strategy and operations.

Strategic Alignment with Data Engineering and Management :

Data Strategy and Governance :

External and Internal Relationships :

Capability Development for the Bureau :

Preferred Skills :

Why you should work for us :

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV / AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.