Chief Data Platform & Analytics Leader

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a strategic Director of Data to lead the enterprise data platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective operations while modernizing for future needs. The role directs a small team of DBAs, data engineers, and analysts, partnering with agency leaders to turn programs into data-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate blends production database operations with multi-year platform roadmaps, governance, and collaboration across CIOs to deliver measurable value for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Ten or more years of progressive experience in database administration, data engineering, data platforms, or analytics.
• Five or more years leading technical teams, including direct supervision of DBAs, engineers, or analysts.
• Experience with cloud data services (GCP, Oracle, and Azure strongly preferred) and hybrid on-premises/cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements for sensitive data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required background clearance, including CJIS fingerprint-based checks.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operation, availability, performance, and capacity of the state data platform, including on-premises and cloud database environments.
• Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for the state data platform, including database consolidation, cloud migration, modern data integration, and a governed enterprise analytics environment.
• Serve as the trusted data advisor to agency CIOs, program leaders, and data stewards; understand agency missions and translate them into data and analytics solutions.
• Lead analytics engagements that help agencies measure program outcomes, improve operations, and support evidence-based policy decisions.
• Lead a small team of DBAs, data engineers, and analysts; build cross-training and skills development to reduce single points of failure.
• Develop and manage the data platform budget, licensing, cloud consumption, and contracted services; manage vendor relationships and procurement activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field

Job description

State of Oklahoma seeks a strategic Director of Data to lead the enterprise data platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective operations while modernizing for future needs. The role directs a small team of DBAs, data engineers, and analysts, partnering with agency leaders to turn programs into data-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate blends production database operations with multi-year platform roadmaps, governance, and collaboration across CIOs to deliver measurable value for