Data Governance Officer (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin is seeking a Data Governance Officer to lead the design and execution of an enterprise-wide data management framework. You will serve as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring data integrity and cross-divisional collaboration.

The role requires driving policy, standards, and performance management to support robust analytics initiatives and data-driven decisions at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• Leads enterprise data governance and strategy.
• Interfaces between IT and business units to align data use.
• Drives data integrity, cross-divisional integration, and performance management.
• Requires executive presence to drive policy and cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute enterprise-wide data governance framework.
• Develop policies, standards, designs, and action plans for data governance.
• Ensure data system integrity and integration for business intelligence and analytics.
• Support CIO succession planning and coach staff to enhance performance.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Analytics leadership

Job description

Job Description - Data Governance Officer (Austin) (827238)

Job Description

Data Governance Officer (Austin) - ( 827238 )

Description

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is based at 1411 Brazos Street, Austin in the Information Technology Division.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
We are seeking a results-oriented leader to transform how we use data. This critical leadership role is responsible for the strategic design and execution of an enterprise-wide data management framework. You will serve as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring data integrity, cross-divisional integration, and robust performance management. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading large-scale analytics initiatives and possesses the executive presence necessary to drive policy and cultural change at the highest levels.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Data Governance Officer (Data Officer) is selected by and accountable to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Performs data analysis and architecture work, providing direction and guidance on strategic operations and planning and developing policies, standards, designs, and action plans on enterprise-wide information governance, data system integrity and integration, and the use of data for business intelligence and analytics as they relate to strategic planning and assessment.
Implements throughput and quality standards aimed at demonstrating value to customers; evaluates individual employee and team performance, coaches, and counsels staff to optimize performance; and supports the CIO's succession plan to ensure uninterrupted business continuity. Highly advanced (senior-level) work is performed under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.