Chief Data Officer

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

This position was established to develop and govern Department-wide data and information strategy in cooperation with the Commissioner of Education, Deputy Commissioners, and the Assistant Commissioners of all offices in the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.

• Strategic leader, ensuring that data is a valuable asset that drives decision-making, while also being protected and governed effectively.
• Lead a data management team to develop, implement, and maintain an efficient and effective integrated data platform for the Department.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy, including data collection, storage, and usage, ensuring it aligns with DESE’s Strategic Plan. Coordinate with IT to ensure data pipeline management aligns.
• Improve the Department’s data through the development of structure, policies, procedures, and standards for the collection, storage, protection, and appropriate uses.
• Oversee the Department’s data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with FERPA across the organization. Facilitate the transfer of awareness and knowledge about data to staff within the Department.
• Develop and implement a process for granting appropriate access to Department data and serve as the final checkpoint before access to data is granted.
• Meet state and federal reporting requirements and timelines.
• Provide leadership in the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of the Department’s data systems.
• Review data collected by offices in the Department to ensure conformity with the statutes, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintain working relationships with the federal government, state agencies and departments, school districts and charter schools, and educational organizations.
• Oversee the Missouri Comprehensive Data System data portal system.
• Supervise the development and implementation of Department rules and regulations affecting the ODSM as provided in Chapter 536, RSMo.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioners of the Department and the State Board of Education.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four of more years of post-secondary education in the field of information technology management, computer science, or closely related field and evidence of strong supervisory and verbal communication skills.

OR

• Four or more years of progressive experience in information technology management, computer science or closely related field with evidence of strong supervisory and verbal communication, and related data management skills within a school district, charter schools, or state agency.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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