Chief Data Officer (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II)

Overview

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE 24

LOCATION OF POSITION : Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of the Secretary, 25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Purpose of the role

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a senior executive responsible for the management and coordination of all aspects of data use for the Department of Human Services (DHS) from a legal, policy, and business operation perspective. The CDO shall establish and implement the DHS data management plan, including departmental policies and procedures for the collection, maintenance, sharing, analysis, protection, and other uses of data. The CDO ensures data integrity and will be accountable for the implementation of standards for data security, quality control, and lifecycle management. The CDO has a keen understanding of the business objectives for data collection, storage, and use, and shall provide expert technical assistance regarding the use of data to achieve the goals and objectives of the Department and State. The CDO shall be responsible for collaborating with other State agencies on matters of data governance, sharing, and use, including the establishment and maintenance of legal agreements related to data and IT system operations.

Position Duties

• Develops, communicates, implements, manages and is accountable for exercising executive level authority over the overall DHS data management strategy, including planning and managing strategies to ensure data security, integrity, and utilization in a manner that builds business value.
• Collaborates with programs within the Department, the Governor’s Office, State agencies, external vendors, and other stakeholders to assess data management needs and to develop enterprise-wide solutions for the collection and utilization of data resources.
• Works with data management experts, data warehousing, and data service providers to develop and oversee an enterprise-wide information management program.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Department’s Office of Policy on strategies to leverage data to advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the Department.
• Provides executive-level oversight and direction on the management of enterprise information and data management budgeting.
• Provides expert advice to the Secretary and all units of the Department, and represents the Department on a State level and in collaboration with external partners regarding data management and the use of data resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

Selection Process

Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

Benefits

Further Instructions

The online application process is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention : Stacey Nelson, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116-L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. For questions, email Stacey Nelson at stacey.nelson1@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment number in the subject line. If you have difficulty with the online system, contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. TTY users : Maryland Relay.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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