Data Practices Officer & Records Lead

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 86,819 - 125,489; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

State of Minnesota, Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) in Saint Paul, seeks a Data Practices Officer to lead data privacy, records management, and data governance initiatives. The role supervises data systems and ensures policy compliance while partnering with management and staff.

The position requires strong analytical and leadership abilities, experience with data retention laws, and a commitment to training employees on data practices and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive work experience in Data Management, Data Retention Schedule Creation, or Government Program Compliance with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or similar law.
• Bachelor’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience leading or supervising teams and initiatives.
• Experience with data privacy laws and data retention requirements.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data privacy, data practices, records management, and document retention for TRA.
• Supervise TRA Records and Data Management systems and evaluate current practices.
• Develop and maintain data practices training program for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and related laws.
• Oversee responses to public data requests and support managers and staff in data governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Cisco WebEx

Job description

State of Minnesota, Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) in Saint Paul, seeks a Data Practices Officer to lead data privacy, records management, and data governance initiatives. The role supervises data systems and ensures policy compliance while partnering with management and staff.

The position requires strong analytical and leadership abilities, experience with data retention laws, and a commitment to training employees on data practices and privacy requirements.