Job Description

Overview

Are you passionate about data and its potential to transform the world? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a team of data professionals and deliver next-generation data-driven solutions for complex challenges? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Agency of Digital Services provides data services to agencies across the State of Vermont and solutions for all sectors within the executive branch. We seek to empower our partners with the data they need to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. We are looking for a Director of Data Services to join our team and oversee our data operations and projects.

As Director of Data Services, you will:

• Lead a team of data experts and oversee all data operations and projects
• Develop the State\'s next generation of data platform, developing a team to support the State\'s future lakehouse-powered analytical environment
• Work with key decision makers and stakeholders to provide data services and solutions that meet their needs and goals
• Establish and maintain data standards, policies, procedures, and best practices
• Create and manage data dashboards, metrics, and KPIs
• Communicate and collaborate with data partners and teams
• Organize and conduct data meetings and trainings
• Perform other data-related duties as required

In additional to general technical skills, ideal candidates will also have:

• Advanced knowledge and skills surrounding data integrity and standardization
• Experience developing Data Management Practices and Procedures including Data Governance, Metadata, Data Quality, and Master Data

• Experience with modern data management tools and patterns
• Experience leading data stewardship environments
• Experience compiling recommendations analyzing, and reviewing complex organizational and procedural problems

• Experience in a regulatory-constrained environment working with federal statutes governing data management and sharing.
• Supervisory and team building experience
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence and Visualization Tools such as Power BI
• Knowledge of Data Architecture and Data Engineering
• Knowledge of Business Process Management
• Knowledge of database development, design, and deployment practices
• Knowledge of the procedures and methods required to conduct needs assessments, design, and analysis of information systems and database performance indicators
• Ability to translate user requirements into a successful information processing application.

• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multi-department projects in a collaborative manner

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Who May Apply

This position, ADS Director of Data Services (Job Requisition #49541), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact .

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with significant travel to a variety of meetings, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Eight (8) or more years of experience in data science, data analysis, geospatial analysis (GIS), data quality management, IT program/project management or IT policy development.

OR

Four (4) or more years as an IT or data sciences manager, in a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in the field of data science, data analysis, geospatial analysis, data quality management, project/program management, program, or policy development.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it\'s more than a paycheck. The State\'s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State\'s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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