Data Strategy and Governance Manager - State Prog Admin Manager Sr

Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

Working Title:
Data Strategy and Governance Manager

Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/06/2026
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: DCYF / Dept Child Yth &Fam-Managerial
• Division/Unit: DCYF / DCYF Strategy and Technology Office
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

* Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hiring a Data Strategy and Governance Manager within the Strategy and Technology Office! This position is a human/social services enterprise level manager and will establish, lead and manage enterprise and cross-agency data management strategy, and governance initiatives, polices and processes to support the DCYF priorities and mission. The incumbent is the agency lead data manager responsible for creating and supporting a culture of data-informed decision making across the agency, in collaboration with data management, research, and analytics partners across DCYF and cross-agency counterparts.

This position will further:

• Establish and manage data governance practices and processes, in alignment with the Data Management Book of Knowledge (DMBOK).
• Enhance data sharing and integration in collaboration with legal and compliance.
• Manage and bridge all levels of business/IT relationships needed to support the alignment and where needed, transformation of data management practices, roles and responsibilities across the entire agency.
• Champion the agency’s data work with State leadership and on the national stage by seeking and implementing sustainable funding models and modern data science methodologies.
• Provide strong data practice and systems governance by creating decision-making pathways that are informed by close consultation with internal and external interested parties.
• Supervise enterprise data management staff to ensure forward progress on activities and initiatives outline in the DCYF Data Strategy.

• To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**

Five (5) years of experience in data analysis/management, data program or data project management, data governance or a related role, with a strong understanding of human services regulations and administrative processes.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and experience in data management/governance, security practices and technologies…