Data Governance Officer - Career Executive

$93,600 - $107,848/Yr

State of Wisconsin - Madison, WI

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Madison, WI

About the position

The Data Governance Officer at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is responsible for developing and guiding the overarching strategy and principles of data governance, including data quality, classification, governance, and interoperability. This role involves short-term and long-term planning and continuous improvement efforts related to data management, ensuring that the department's investments in data are maximized and risks are mitigated. The officer will support the WisDOT Data Governance Board and chair the WisDOT Data Governance Council, collaborating with leaders and subject matter experts to develop policies and procedures for data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide the overarching strategy and principles of data governance.
• Ensure data quality, classification, governance, and interoperability.
• Lead short-term and long-term planning and continuous improvement efforts related to data management.
• Support the WisDOT Data Governance Board and chair the WisDOT Data Governance Council.
• Collaborate with division data stewards to develop policies and procedures for data collection, storage, and use.
• Work with the Bureau of Information Technology Services to create data literacy and training programs.

Requirements

• Experience managing a program with organizational-wide impact.
• Experience developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in short- and long-term planning strategies.
• Experience providing recommendations for decision-making to top organization leaders.
• Experience leading project teams or committees.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in data management and/or data governance program activities.
• Experience collaborating with technical subject matter experts to analyze and resolve issues.
• Experience developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience leading change management efforts.
• Experience creating analytics or metrics for a program.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule