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Now Hiring, Apply Today! Principal Data Steward

Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is searching for a Principal Data Steward to join our team! Under the direction of the State Chief Data Officer, the Data Governance and Transparency team enables strategic business initiatives using data throughout the enterprise to benefit all Oregonians.

What You'll Do

The Principal Data Steward provides strategic, tactical, and operational leadership in the development of statewide data governance initiatives. You are responsible for advancing data governance outcomes that directly contribute to the success of statewide policy investments, research initiatives, and open data and government transparency efforts. You will leverage the requirements and structures in statute and in the state's Data Governance Policy to build enterprise data governance and policy-area specific data governance. You will build the Oregon Data Stewards Council and work with agency partners to identify vital data elements and build data standards and practices that allow for data integration, sharing, and interoperability. You will conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing data governance operations pursuant to developing enterprise strategies, frameworks, and approaches that align Oregon's Open Data Standard, Data Governance Policy, and Geospatial Framework Program. Your efforts will ultimately guide and support how agencies document information assets, create and share data and metadata, evaluate program outcomes, and conduct critical business analyses.

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This Is What You Need to Qualify

• A 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 for this position; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to this position.

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• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for this position.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• 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 in 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 other tools for facilitating large scale cultural changes

Benefits of Joining Our Team

At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.

• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. Following a successful onboarding process and integration to the organization, you can expect to work in the office 1-2 days per week, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• Required Documents: cover letter and resume

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Complete any supplemental questions through Workday.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for One, full-time, permanent, Management Service Non-Supervisory, Principal Data Steward (Operations and Policy Analyst 4) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• Employee will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the state where the employee resides or an acceptable form of transportation.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the "My Tasks" section at the top of the Candidate Home page..

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: Nancy.Karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.