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Chief Data Officer

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

Recruitment #25-005483-0048

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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

Main Purpose of Job

This position and how it relates to the mission of the agency. The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a senior executive who is 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 the 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 .
  • 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

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology. Computer Science or a related field.
Experience: Five years of experience in data management, including at least three years of experience deploying enterprise-wide data governance programs.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP), Certified Information Management Professional or other relevant certification.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you 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

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

  • Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
  • Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
  • Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.  
  • Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
  • Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least thirteen (13) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
  • Positions may be eligible for telework.

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, Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Stacey Nelson, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116-L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Stacey Nelson at stacey.nelson1@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: call via 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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