Senior Director, Data Governance & Research Leadership

Civicworks; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Illinois seeks a Senior Director for Data Management and Research to oversee data integrity, security, and compliance across the agency's systems. You will lead data governance initiatives, coordinate with IT and external partners, and ensure timely and accurate reporting to federal and state agencies.

The role supervises staff, develops strategies for data quality, and drives standards across data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, operations research, or related field with at least 12 semester hours in computer science and/or mathematical modeling.
• One year of experience in operations research and/or mathematical modeling.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of database management systems and data governance principles.
• Proficiency in statistics software such as SAS or SQL.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data integrity, security, and compliance across the agency's systems.
• Ensure accurate reporting to federal and state agencies.
• Lead data governance initiatives and supervise staff while collaborating with IT and external partners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Data governance principles

Database management systems knowledge

Analytical and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, operations research, or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

Civicworks in Illinois seeks a Senior Director for Data Management and Research to oversee data integrity, security, and compliance across the agency's systems. You will lead data governance initiatives, coordinate with IT and external partners, and ensure timely and accurate reporting to federal and state agencies.

The role supervises staff, develops strategies for data quality, and drives standards across data platforms.