Senior Data Governance & Compliance Advisor II

Illinois Secretary of State; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Job summary

Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield, IL seeks an Information Systems Advisor II - Data Governance & Compliance to lead governance frameworks and policy implementation. This role supervises a team and collaborates across divisions to ensure secure and compliant data management.

The position emphasizes metadata programs, data classification, and adherence to enterprise cybersecurity standards, including Purview and Azure policies, with cross-functional governance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of college with CS coursework and 4.5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Includes at least 1 year supervisory experience; broad knowledge of data governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of data governance frameworks and standards.
• Supervise data governance analysts and technical staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with NIST-aligned security requirements and statewide cybersecurity standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define data sources, KPIs, and documentation expectations.
• Oversee metadata, classification programs, and secure data handling procedures.
• Participate in special projects and governance tool enhancements.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Policy implementation

Communication

Security awareness

Education

Two years of college with CS coursework

4.5 years of related experience incl. 1 year supervisory

Tools

Purview

Azure Policy

Logic Apps

Job description

Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield, IL seeks an Information Systems Advisor II - Data Governance & Compliance to lead governance frameworks and policy implementation. This role supervises a team and collaborates across divisions to ensure secure and compliant data management.

The position emphasizes metadata programs, data classification, and adherence to enterprise cybersecurity standards, including Purview and Azure policies, with cross-functional governance responsibilities.