Enterprise Data Practices Director

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) leads the State in the creation and implementation of information technology solutions that improve IT infrastructure and government services which keep Maryland current within IT industry trends. Technological resources at the agency’s disposal combined with a talented and knowledgeable team allow the Department of Information Technology to successfully identify opportunities for State agencies to run more efficiently.

***This is a contractual position with limited benefits***

This position is responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive data practices program to ensure State data assets are responsibly accessed by State employees and made available to the public as open data in accordance with State policies and legislation. This program is responsible for advancement and adoption of data policies by executive branch agencies, as well as advising and directing executive branch agencies to data solutions to meet their data governance and management needs.

As a member of DoIT’s Data Team, this position is responsible for helping our customers understand data and use it to make strategic business decisions and improve agency services. This leadership position of the Data Practices Program will design, implement, and manage a secure, efficient, and effective framework for inter-agency data sharing, ensuring compliance with state policies and regulatory requirements across the State. The position will work closely with state agencies and strategic partners to ensure the program aligns with organizational goals and addresses specific data needs.

● Program Development: Develop and implement an enterprise-wide data sharing strategy, including policies, standards, and protocols to facilitate secure and efficient data exchange.

● Governance: Establish and oversee data sharing governance to ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

● Collaboration: Work closely with state agencies, IT, and stakeholders to identify data use needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

● Security and Compliance: Implement robust data security measures and ensure all data use activities comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations.

● Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to agency staff on data governance and sharing practices, tools, and technologies.

● Performance Monitoring: Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of the data practices program and report progress to senior management.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information technology related field. Masters preferred.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining programs for an inter-agency data governance and/or sharing program.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency and have a current employment contract of 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) will be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.   View rates on the Department of Budget & Management website, State Employees, Health Benefits, Contractual/Variable rates.

Leave

Paid leave will accrue at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.