Data Governance and Architecture Strategist

State of Massachusetts - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Boston, MA

101-250 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Data Governance and Architecture Strategist role within the Operational Services Division (OSD) of Massachusetts is focused on transforming the data framework of the organization. This full-time position involves creating and executing a robust data architecture and governance plan to enhance data-driven decision-making. The strategist will work collaboratively to build a culture of data accountability and improve data literacy across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to maintain data integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Define and document guidelines for data usage, privacy, and access control.
• Develop and maintain a standardized data terminology and taxonomy framework to promote consistency across OSD departments.
• Enforce the uniform application of terms and definitions across data assets for improved clarity and accessibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define roles for data ownership and stewardship, enhancing accountability and data management.
• Establish and manage a consistent data classification schema that supports data discoverability and control.
• Create comprehensive business data maps across OSD, aligning data architecture with core business processes and organizational goals.
• Ensure data structure supports business objectives and enhances process efficiency.
• Map data sources, flows, and dependencies across OSD to improve transparency, traceability, and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement data models that enhance support for business processes and improve data accessibility across units.
• Build scalable, robust models aligned with OSD's business and technical requirements.
• Partner with team members to integrate data systems, creating a unified and accessible data structure.
• Build a centralized data hub to unify data assets, enabling streamlined access, consolidation, and efficient data management.
• Oversee data storage, retrieval, and security to ensure optimal resource management.
• Use data analytics tools within the centralized hub to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement database views that support dynamic dashboards and provide readily accessible information for both power users and general staff.
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor KPIs and data quality metrics.

Requirements

• At least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience performing related duties that include business data recovery, analysis, query design, reporting, and statistical analysis.
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
• A Master's degree or higher with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a related field may be substituted for three years of the required experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Support for work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives