Chief Data Officer

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Immediate Office (IO). The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides valued information technology (IT) services to many Federal agencies within HHS. Duties

About the Position

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) provides executive HHS leadership in developing, implementing, and executing the Departmental data strategy to leverage the power of data. CDO applies innovative enterprise data management and governance solutions to enhance operational and mission effectiveness, establishes the strategic direction for the Department's data management program, and optimizes the use of data within and between HHS Divisions. CDO sets goals and objectives requiring emphasis and provides vision for HHS-wide data activities, championing data ownership, standardization, discovery, accessibility, and governance. This position defines and oversees how the Department captures, maintains, and applies data to support key business processes and objectives. The role requires broad experience in policy formulation, IT, records management, and change and program management. The CDO provides leadership, direction, and expert guidance to HHS officials at all levels in transitioning to a data-driven culture, formulates Department-wide policy, establishes targeted goals, and develops strategies to achieve these objectives. The CDO advises on planning, direction, and execution of organizational data operations. The incumbent provides executive-level, strategic, and authoritative advice and leadership in the following areas: Leadership Provides vision and leadership for developing, implementing, and modernizing the data strategy and infrastructure, supporting open data and data visualization platforms, and maintaining necessary data warehouses and tools. Guides the organization toward a data-driven culture while adapting to emerging opportunities. Represents the agency with Congress on key oversight activities. Serves as the senior executive point of contact for Federal interagency meetings on data management and records management. Bridges the gap between other agencies and the OMB regarding best practices for using agency data for statistical purposes. Determines strategic approaches for resource allocation and recommends long-term staffing and training solutions. Policy and Strategic Planning Leads strategic, capital, and workforce planning; policy and standards development; resource management; knowledge management; architecture and infrastructure planning; auditing; and records management. Participate in management planning and decision-making regarding legislative changes, technological improvements, and Federal and non-Federal standards. Lifecycle Data Management Promotes the use of industry-leading trends and new data management technologies. Oversees planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for data acquisition, storage, and retrieval. Aligns agency data with pre-specified best practices. Data Governance Ensures data management governance and compliance with statutory, legislative, and executive requirements. Sets strategic vision and supervises HHS data divisions and working groups to implement a comprehensive data governance strategy. Data Availability and Infrastructure Defines and promotes policies, programs, and awareness throughout the agency. Works with the CTO and senior leadership to create an environment that makes data accessible with appropriate controls. Enhance business performance by leveraging existing and innovative data sources. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and advising on data use for performance and strategy. Evaluates the impact of infrastructure on data accessibility and works with CIOs and CTO to optimize it. Establishes data discovery and sharing standards including meta data standards across the Department. Data Sets Manages HHS Headquarters data assets, including standardization, sharing, and publication in accordance with applicable law. Determines how best to leverage data assets to support the Department's mission and strategic plan. Qualifications Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume -

Not to Exceed

2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

Technical Qualifications

(TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience developing, implementing, and leading an enterprise-wide data strategy and governance program within a large, complex organization. This includes establishing the strategic direction for data management, championing data ownership, standardization, accessibility, and governance, and ensuring compliance with statutory, legislative, and executive requirements governing data management and records management. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading the development and application of enterprise data analytics capabilities, including the identification and adoption of industry-leading data management technologies and analytics infrastructure. This includes overseeing systems for data acquisition, storage, and retrieval, and applying innovative approaches to enhance operational and mission effectiveness through data.

Executive Core Qualifications

(ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

• This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results
• This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to st