Deputy Director (Chief Data Officer)

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, the Chief Data Officer (CDO) leads the Department’s enterprise data and performance division, overseeing data governance, analytics, performance reporting, and organizational improvement efforts.

This role is responsible for building a modern data environment that supports transparent, data-driven decision making across the agency.

CDO directs the development of data standards, system architecture coordination, and agency-wide data quality practices, while also leading Performance to drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

The position serves as the agency’s strategic authority on data interoperability, emerging analytics capabilities, and digital transformation initiatives.

Leads the Performance Shop, including oversight of project managers to establish agency wide performance improvement cycles, including goal setting, KPIs, and quarterly results reviews. Directs enterprise performance dashboards and standardized reporting to ensure consistent visibility into program outcomes.

Establishes a department wide culture of data stewardship, including best practices for data quality, privacy, security, and transparency. Why Work for the State of Ohio

Education &/or experience in data management field or other relevant experience as determined by the appointing authority., * Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant field (e.g. Computer science, Data analytics) ; Masters preferred.

• Two or more years’ experience in performance management. PMP certification preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in a direct supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience in relevant areas such as Data Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning.
• Travel up to 25% of the time between facilities.

Pulled from the full job description Loan forgiveness Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Paid holidays, * Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date

• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio, At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

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