Data Governance Specialist

Overview

Job Overview:
The Data Governance Specialist will work alongside Data and IT to support OPI’s access to secure and effective information. This position works closely with key IT staff to support the day-to-day operation and integrity of relevant systems, ensuring systems adhere to applicable standards and policies. The incumbent supports implementation and coordination of data governance activities for OPI. This position provides operational support for policies, processes, workflows, and process improvements related to data governance and reporting.

The position assists with ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and integrity relative to data collection and utility and prepares written communication, training materials, and technical presentations.

• Work with Data and IT to support access to secure and effective information and ensure day-to-day operation and integrity of relevant systems.
• Support the implementation and coordination of data governance activities for OPI.
• Provide operational support for policies, processes, workflows, and process improvements related to data governance and reporting.
• Assist with ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and integrity for data collection and utility; prepare written communications, training materials, and technical presentations.

• Knowledge of data governance systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of technology used to capture and validate data collection.
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and analytics skills.
• Experience in definition and development of processes; process measurements and continuous process improvement, including process mapping and value stream mapping.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

• BS/BA degree in information technology, systems engineering, computer science, auditing, or related field.
• 3 or more years of job-related work experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered case-by-case.

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OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

Salary: $36.19 per hour;
Telework Eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible;
Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day
• Travel:
  No

Primary

Location:

Helena. Agency:
Office of Public Instruction. Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees.

Posting Date:
Jul 20, 2026, 9:59:26 PM

Closing Date:
Ongoing

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