Chief Data Officer (EHRA)
About The Position
The Chief Data Officer is responsible for providing executive leadership for the Division, Agency, and the enterprise. This position is responsible for the large enterprise analytic portfolio, data strategy, state-wide data governance, policy development, and management of Divisional resources to ensure that statewide and agency objectives are met. The position has responsibility for setting clear and attainable Division and statewide objectives and leading the IT Director staff to reach those goals. The position directs major programs including the GDAC portfolio consisting of the North Carolina Financial Accountability and Compliance Technology System (NC FACTS), the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services (CJLEADS), the Health Information Exchange Authority Board and staff, the Statewide Longitudinal activities, the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, and other programs. This position directs analytic solutions development efforts through strategic planning, staffing, budgeting and quality assurance. The position manages vendor relationships, builds internal and external partnerships and collaboration with State agencies and other organizations, and manages data driven solutions development and operations. This position functions as a strategic advisor to the Secretary of DIT and works on other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and eight years of progressive experience in the field of information technology including at least four years of managerial experience; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and ten years of progressive experience in the field of information technology including at least four years of managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to define, manage, and advance enterprise information management principles, policies, and programs supporting data and analytics stewardship, advocacy, and custodianship.
- Successfully collaborated with legal, information security, risk and compliance teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Experience implementing and developing data governance practices that adhere to privacy regulations and policies promoting data sharing.
Responsibilities
- Providing executive leadership for the Division, Agency, and the enterprise
- Responsible for the large enterprise analytic portfolio, data strategy, state-wide data governance, policy development, and management of Divisional resources to ensure that statewide and agency objectives are met
- Setting clear and attainable Division and statewide objectives and leading the IT Director staff to reach those goals
- Directs major programs including the GDAC portfolio consisting of the North Carolina Financial Accountability and Compliance Technology System (NC FACTS), the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services (CJLEADS), the Health Information Exchange Authority Board and staff, the Statewide Longitudinal activities, the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, and other programs
- Directs analytic solutions development efforts through strategic planning, staffing, budgeting and quality assurance
- Manages vendor relationships, builds internal and external partnerships and collaboration with State agencies and other organizations, and manages data driven solutions development and operations
- Functions as a strategic advisor to the Secretary of DIT and works on other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
