Principal Data Steward

• Provide strategic, tactical, and operational leadership in developing statewide data governance initiatives
• Advance data governance outcomes supporting statewide policy investments, research initiatives, open data, and government transparency
• Use statutory requirements and Oregon's Data Governance Policy to build enterprise and policy-area-specific data governance
• Build the Oregon Data Stewards Council
• Work with agency partners to identify vital data elements and develop data standards and practices for data integration, sharing, and interoperability
• Assess existing data governance operations and develop enterprise strategies, frameworks, and approaches
• Align governance efforts with Oregon's Open Data Standard, Data Governance Policy, and Geospatial Framework Program
• Guide and support agencies in documenting information assets, creating and sharing data and metadata, evaluating program outcomes, and conducting business analyses
• Coordinate and staff advisory groups, working groups, and interdisciplinary teams

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Data Science, Computer Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the necessary knowledge and skills; and five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work related to this position
• OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for this position
• Extensive knowledge of data governance and data management best practices
• Ability to communicate, train, and consult a variety of individuals and organizations in data governance, data management, and data quality best practices
• Experience employing data governance techniques to facilitate data analysis, program evaluation, and other methods of drawing insights using data
• Experience convening and working with diverse partner groups and facilitating and building consensus amongst partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using non-technical language
• Ability to balance competing priorities and initiatives across multiple state structures
• Strong leadership skills, including experience coordinating and staffing advisory groups, working groups, and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with transformational systems change, organizational change management, and tools for facilitating large-scale cultural changes
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
• Valid driver's license issued by the state where the employee resides or acceptable form of transportation
• Finalists must undergo a computerized criminal history check
• Required documents: cover letter and resume

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of data governance and management best practices, with the ability to lead strategic initiatives, facilitate collaboration among diverse partners, and communicate effectively across various organizational levels. Proven experience in program evaluation, data analysis, and organizational change management is essential.

• Data Governance Best Practices
• Data Management Techniques
• Program Evaluation Experience
• Leadership in Advisory Groups
• Organizational Change Management

• Data Analysis
• Data Quality Best Practices
• Data Integration Standards
• Data Standards Development
• Data Metadata Documentation
• Evaluative Planning Work
• Statutory Requirements Knowledge
• Data Governance Policy Alignment
• Interoperability Practices
• Business Analysis

• Clear Communication
• Training and Consulting
• Facilitation Skills
• Consensus Building
• Prioritization

• Oregon Data Governance Policy
• Open Data Standard
• Geospatial Framework Program
• Data Stewards Council
• Transformational Systems Change