Departmental Specialist 13 (Global Data Specialist) - Enterprise Information Management

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about data, its impact, and the power of visual storytelling? If you’re equally committed to maintaining strong data quality and transforming that data into meaningful insights, this position is for you! As the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) global data specialist, you will be responsible for the following when data is shared externally to MDOT: Managing MDOT’s master and reference data repository. Serving as a key link in supporting information governance-related policies and goals as an information steward on the Information Stewards Board to: Fulfill information governance objectives. Adhere to department data standards and policies. Ensure data integrity and good data management. Provide business analytics and business intelligence services such as research, analysis and dashboard/scorecard creation related to MDOT’s master and reference data. In the MDOT Office of Enterprise Information Management (EIM), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading-edge services and solutions. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As an office, our mission is to provide better information and IT tools to facilitate robust decision-making and operational performance. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of master and reference data, thrives in a dynamic environment, is adept at independently devising strategies to tackle challenges, develops actionable plans and proactively executes solutions with minimal guidance. Your passion for business analytics, readiness for growth and learning, and attention to detail will directly contribute to the team’s success. Begin your journey with MDOT today!

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.
Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.
Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

Nice To Haves

Understands the importance of master and reference data.
Thrives in a dynamic environment.
Adept at independently devising strategies to tackle challenges.
Develops actionable plans and proactively executes solutions with minimal guidance.
Passion for business analytics.
Readiness for growth and learning.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Managing MDOT’s master and reference data repository.
Serving as a key link in supporting information governance-related policies and goals as an information steward on the Information Stewards Board.
Fulfilling information governance objectives.
Adhering to department data standards and policies.
Ensuring data integrity and good data management.
Providing business analytics and business intelligence services such as research, analysis and dashboard/scorecard creation related to MDOT’s master and reference data.