CHIEF DATA OFFICER (BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Cook County • Chicago, IL

10h • $179,550 - $219,450 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cook County Bureau of Technology is seeking an experienced Chief Data Officer, responsible for providing organizational governance and policy direction for data usage across the bureau/department and for managing efforts to ensure accurate, accessible information supports data‑driven decision‑making and innovation. The role assists senior leadership and other departments in optimizing the use of data to guide organizational priorities and develops methodologies to support consistent application of data analytics. Responsibilities also include promoting a culture of data‑informed performance management and supervising a team that manages the technological aspects of communication, including websites, social media, email, video, audio, and other digital communication tools. Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45%25 of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer. This position may be eligible for an incentive bonus. Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Five (5) years in manipulating data in an information technology environment or directly related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Economics.
• Seven (7) years of experience in manipulating data in an information technology environment in the public sector or a large governmental organization.
• Five (5) years of previous management experience.
• Knowledge of programming in Python, working with Jupyter Notebooks, building data schema, and experience with Socrata software platform.
• Ability to establish plans and objectives within a discipline, make final decisions on administrative, employee or operational matters and effectively achieve objectives.
• Knowledge of mapping data, particularly using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Ability to communicate the strategic vision, foster team commitment and establish buy-in to enhance job function, department, and/or unit performance.
• Knowledge of current computer and electronic data processing systems and technology solutions to business problems.
• Advanced mathematical skills and knowledge of probability and statistics.
• Ability to set the overall direction and short- and long-term strategic goals for a job function, department, and/or unit.
• Knowledge of current computer and electronic data processing systems and technology solutions to business problems.
• Skill planning, directing and coordinating the myriad operational details and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational governance and policy directives around data usage.
• Manage efforts to ensure accurate information is accessible for facilitating data-driven decision making and innovation across the bureau/department.
• Assist senior leadership and other bureau/departments to optimize the use of data in setting and driving the of all bureau/department.
• Develop methodology enabling consistent application and utilization of data analytics.
• Advance a culture of leveraging data to identify trends and support performance management.
• Manage a team responsible for technological aspects of communication including websites, social media, email, video, audio, and various other forms of communication.
• Assess the data practices and develop plans to create a data-driven culture that pushes the policy agenda forward.
• Develops and manipulates data to inform executive policy decisions.
• Manages and enhances open government data effort including defining standards and coordinating how Cook County offers Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Engages internal and external stakeholders to drive awareness and constructive usage of open data.
• Identifies various sources of data to drive business innovation throughout the organization.
• Analyzes and interprets data to provide suggestions for improving processes and better achieving desired outcomes with bureau/department programs and policies.
• Uses techniques such as data mining, statistical analysis and modeling for new features and to solve problems, especially related to social science.
• Partners with stakeholders, to engage in predictive analytics, create and optimize dashboards and other tools, and further the use of data to better deliver responsive services to county residents.
• Oversees the integration and staging of data as well as the development and maintenance of the data warehouse and data mart.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
• This position may be eligible for an incentive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager