Data Architect (Chief Data & Analytics Officer) / TG61088193RP

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 83,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking state agency as a Data Architect, where you'll lead the vision and execution of data and analytics initiatives. This temporary grant position offers the chance to enhance data literacy and drive analytics-driven changes across the organization. You'll work closely with executive leadership to develop key performance indicators and establish a comprehensive data strategy. If you have a passion for data, leadership, and improving healthcare outcomes, this role is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 15+ years in business management and IT management.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and data analytics programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data governance and master data management.
• Design and implement data strategy and analytics initiatives.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Analytics

Leadership

Business Management

Healthcare Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

Database Management Systems

Job description

Salary : $83,219.00 - $153,973.00 Annually

Job Type : Temporary Grant - Full-Time

Job Number : 169859

Agency : Department of Health and Human Services

Division : IT Infrastructure and Operations

Opening Date : 03 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AM48

Position Number : : 61088193

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 9

Opening Date : 10 / 09 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• This position is a re-post. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
• This is a Temporary Grant Position.

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This is position is located in the Office of Systems & Technology, Richland County.

Are you the One? We are looking for a Data Architect (Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO)) who is responsible for the overall vision, strategy, and execution of the SCDHHS's data and analytics initiatives. The CDAO is to optimize SCDHHS's use of data and analytics by ensuring a broad understanding of the SCDHHS's Data and Analytics approach and its importance, prioritizing Data and Analytics investments on obtaining the greatest business value and allowing SCDHHS to manage these investments at the enterprise level, enhancing data understanding, clarity, consistency, and quality across the enterprise and increasing data literacy and advanced analytics skills across the enterprise. This position reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Deputy Director for Systems and Technology.

• Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with Department policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement.
• Working with executive leadership, development and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to support the SCDHHS Strategic Plan.
• Design, develop and implement SCDHHS-wide data strategy, standards and vision. Lead SCDHHS's data analytics strategy and team, driving data-related business changes to a more analytics-driven one.
• Evaluate and identify technology, data analytics tools, and systems to improve data quality and analysis. Develop and lead a team of data and analytics professionals. Research and maintain knowledge of important trends in both technologies and uses of Data Analytics across Healthcare and related industries.
• Working with executive and program leadership, identify and prioritize data-related initiatives in alignment with SCDHHS's strategic plan.
• Establish and oversee data governance, master data management, information strategy, data science and business analytics. Ensure data quality and create data strategy.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes :

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of complex database management systems.

Related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval.

PREFERRED :

A master's degree or equivalent work experience.

15+ years of experience in business management, legal, financial or information or IT management including 3+ years in director or executive level positions.

Experience within health insurance or healthcare (public or private).

5+ years of leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams, multidisciplinary environments and enterprise-wide data and analytics programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization in complex environments.

Experience in integrating complex, cross-organization processes and information strategies, and / or designing strategic metrics and scorecards.

Additional Requirements :

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Occasional overnight travel.

Requires holder to drive routinely.

Overtime and / or weekend work with Deputy approval.

Lifting requirements : 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A broad understanding of the full range of strategic data and analytics capabilities, and the ability to communicate these concepts, methods and techniques in ways easily understood by others.

Data and analytics strategy expertise.

Ability to describe business use cases / outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches / options.

Ability to work as part of an executive team to strategically manage data driven initiatives.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams in generating analytical ideas as business use cases.

Knowledge of and experience with data management, data architecture, data structures, data and analytics governance.

Demonstrated leadership.

Excellent business and interpersonal skills.

Teamwork, collaboration and relationship management.

Additional Comments

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Please, thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected. Any misrepresentation or omissions will result in your disqualification from employment and / or termination. You may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.

I understand that this is a Temporary Grant position.

Do you have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field?

Do you have experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of complex database management systems?

Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Form with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference.

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