Project Manager, Int

Data Governance Contractor

This individual will provide essential support in ensuring that the Data Governance Program at TDOE is operating consistently, efficiently, and effectively as well as moving forward with meeting key business objectives. The Data Governance Contractor will support the Manager of Data Governance in coordinating with data stewards across the department to resolve critical data governance issues and to establish and implement new data policies, procedures, and standards.

This individual will take on administrative responsibility for managing the day-to-day activities of the program and provide additional program support and data governance expertise.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, statistics, and/or related field or comparable experience and education is required. Experience in data governance is a plus.

Support the Manager of Data Governance in preparing and facilitating the various recurring meetings within the program. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting meeting agendas
• Keeping track of attendance among members and taking notes during meetings
• Presenting to Data Governance Council as needed

Serve as working group leader by facilitating working group discussions on resolving critical data issues identified and approved by the Data Governance Council, keeping track of next steps, and coordinating the work of the group to ensure resolution of issue by established timeline

Gather and share recommendations on best practices for improving data usage, security, and quality across the department

Collaborate with external vendor to conduct an in-depth and comprehensive inventory of essential data assets of the department

Collaborate with the department’s IT division and data stewards to investigate data quality issues within state data systems and present findings to the Data Governance Council and Steering Committee as needed.

Take the lead in drafting the following data governance resources by working with data stewards across the department:

• Template data manual/business rules documentation
• Training materials for data stewards

Support the Manager of Data Governance in developing department-wide communication materials

Assist with metadata management by providing support with documenting technical data lineage as well as data quality profiling

Other duties as assigned

Experience with data governance principles, related best practices, and data management standards or practices

Proficient in producing summary statistics and visualizations using R, Python, and/or Stata

Proficient in SQL

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to create and manage against coherent project plans and work plans

Detail orientated

Ability to build strong relationships, lead meetings, and influence stakeholders

Familiarity with data models and reference data architecture

Minimum Verification Requirements - Please complete the following verifications with Info Cubic upon candidate's selection. Additional verifications may be identified by the agency.

• TN Standard Background Check
• Baseline background check
• Global Monitor Check
• US Criminal Record Locator w/ Alias
• Federal Criminal History (7 years)
• County Criminal History (7 years)
• National Sex Offender Registry

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