Public Service Faculty - Data Analytics and Visualization Unit Manager

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Public Service Faculty - Data Analytics and Visualization Unit Manager

Department: PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at The University of Georgia invites applications for a Public Service Faculty position in the Government Services and Research Division / Data Analytics and Visualization Unit. The position will be available May 1, 2026 and carries rank in the public service faculty career ladder of the University. The Data Analytics and Visualization Unit Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a unit dedicated to advancing data‑informed decision‑making in state and local government.

This position leads applied research, technical assistance, business development, and training initiatives that support public sector organizations in improving operational effectiveness through integrated data strategies, data visualization, analytics, and modern data management practices.

Helping governments maximize the value of their data is central to this role. The position works closely with state and local elected officials, appointed leaders, agency heads, and professional staff to assess data maturity, design analytics solutions, and implement data‑informed decision models. Responsibilities include managing complex project portfolios, developing and negotiating scopes of work and contracts, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables aligned with client needs.

This public service faculty member leads a team of public service faculty, research staff, and students and contributes to division strategy execution. Public service faculty are responsible for understanding the evolving needs of governments and developing and delivering programs and services to meet those needs.

Additional responsibilities involve developing and disseminating expertise through training programs, webinars, professional presentations, applied research reports, and other scholarly and professional publications. Ability to travel overnight and for day trips as part of regular job duties is required. Travel is estimated at approximately 20–25% of the time.

• Design, develop, and deliver applied research and technical assistance services to state and local government agencies, including data analytics, data management support, and AI‑related advisory services. (35%)
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Data Analytics and Visualization Unit, supervising professional staff, overseeing workloads and project portfolios, supporting employee development and coaching, and participating in division and Institute leadership meetings and committees. (20%)
• Lead business development and client relationship management activities focused on revenue generation and project sustainability, including cultivating and managing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, coordinating complex multi‑project portfolios, and developing, negotiating, and managing scopes of work and contracts. (20%)
• Establish and maintain external professional partnerships and networks with data analytics communities, professional associations, and government‑focused organizations to support collaboration, visibility, thought leadership, and long‑term strategic positioning of the Institute. (15%)
• Design, develop, and deliver training, education and knowledge‑sharing activities related to data analytics, visualization, and data strategy for government and professional audiences, including instruction, presentations, applied research outputs, reports, and other professional or scholarly publications. (10%)

• Master’s degree in, but not limited to, computer science, public administration, business management, higher education, or a closely related field.

• Master’s degree in a field related to computer science, business management, public administration or higher education.
• Five years of progressive experience working in data analytics, computer science or information technology management.
• Five years of experience using business intelligence platforms or…