Early Childhood Data Strategy & Operations Lead

ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; North Dakota; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking an Early Childhood Data Strategy & Operations Lead to manage data systems and coordinate analysis efforts to enhance services for children and families. This remote position requires strong collaboration skills and expertise in data governance, SQL, and data analysis. The role involves engaging with various stakeholders, overseeing data requests, and ensuring compliance with data-sharing agreements. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of closely related work experience.
• Experience in data analytics and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Manage data systems and coordinate data analysis efforts.
• Engage with vendors and oversee data access and protection.

Skills

SQL

ArcGIS

Data Governance

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science

Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Data Lakes

Job description

Early Childhood Data Strategy & Operations Lead

Early Childhood Section – Remote within ND – Data Strategy & Operations Lead

Help the Early Childhood team at HHS manage its various data systems, guide the collection of early childhood data, and coordinate data analysis efforts to improve services for children and families, maximizing the value of data assets through visualizations and reporting tools.

As the Data Strategy & Operations Lead for the Early Childhood Section, you will work collaboratively with early childhood data stewards, identify problems and constraints, and facilitate problem solving when issues arise. You will also monitor maintenance and operation (M&O) and new development/enhancements of data systems that are the responsibility of the section. You will be responsible for negotiating data system change orders, contract amendments, and payment requests associated with early childhood data systems.

In this position you will engage with vendors, NDIT, and agencies or organizations with which HHS has data sharing agreements and oversee how Early Childhood integrated data are accessed, matched, stored, updated, reported, and protected. You will facilitate meetings, onboard new partners and plan for the inclusion of new programmatic (early childhood) data sets. You will also lead efforts related to the receipt, review, and response to internal and external data requests, which may include coordinating with data managers across both HHS and other state agencies.

To thrive as an Early Childhood Data Strategy & Operations Lead, you must be an expert in your field. You’ll need to have a growth mindset, be open to innovation, demonstrate professional maturity, and a strong sense of collaboration. You must be results-focused, highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively, and have an eye for detail. You should be proficient in SQL, ArcGIS and their integration with Power Bi; experience with Azure Data Factory and Data Lakes will be a plus. You’ll need working knowledge of data privacy laws and experience with data governance frameworks as well as security and access protocols; experience in analysis and interpretation of data; communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and ability to work well with others.

To be considered for the Early Childhood Data Strategy and Operations Lead, you must have a bachelor’s degree in data science, library/information systems, business analytics, public policy/administration, or other related field and a minimum of 4 years closely related work experience, including demonstrated experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data governance, public policy analysis, or related roles.

Preferred qualifications include experience working in government, education, or public sector data systems; familiarity with data warehousing, and certification in data governance or business intelligence tools (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst); and experience coordinating data requests and ensuring compliance with data-sharing agreements.

About HHS’ Early Childhood Section: This section focuses on building greater access to quality early childhood experiences, so all children have the opportunity to realize their potential. The Early Childhood section administers childcare licensing and certification, maintains a workforce registry, provides quality initiatives, offers the Best-in-Class program, collaborates with family support stakeholders, and manages grants.

About HHS:
ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location:
ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work from anywhere within North Dakota with the ability to travel for occasional meetings.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department’s Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Kay Larson at [e-mail] or at 701-328-7564.

Employing Unit: ND HHS – Early Childhood

Telephone Number: 701-328-2115

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.