Deputy Director (Chief Data Officer

Job Description - Deputy Director (Chief Data Officer) (260005BE)

Deputy Director (Chief Data Officer) ( 260005BE )

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Jason Spaulding / Jason.

Spauldingo.gov

Aug 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

JFS Riffe Tower 07 77 South High Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation :
Commensurate with experience.

Full-time

Union :
Exempt from Union

Data Analytics

Technical Skills :
Change Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Executive Leadership

Professional Skills :
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Continuous Improvement

Primary Technology : SQL Server

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Under the direction of the Assistant Director, the Chief Data Officer (CDO) leads the Department’s enterprise data and performance division, overseeing data governance, analytics, performance reporting, and organizational improvement efforts.

This role is responsible for building a modern data environment that supports transparent, data - driven decision making across the agency.

CDO directs the development of data standards, system architecture coordination, and agency - wide data quality practices, while also leading Performance to drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

The position serves as the agency 's strategic authority on data interoperability, emerging analytics capabilities, and digital transformation initiatives.

Leads the Performance Shop, including oversight of project managers to establish agency wide performance improvement cycles, including goal setting, KPIs, and quarterly results reviews. Directs enterprise performance dashboards and standardized reporting to ensure consistent visibility into program outcomes.

Establishes a department wide culture of data stewardship, including best practices for data quality, privacy, security, and transparency.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education &/or experience in data management field or other relevant experience as determined by the appointing authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field (e.g. Computer science, Data analytics) ;
  Masters preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in performance management. PMP certification preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in a direct supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience in relevant areas such as Data Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning.
• Travel up to 25% of the time between facilities.

Job

Skills:

Data Analytics