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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Chief Data Officer

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a technical expert to ensure data is managed as a valuable asset. The role will provide technical expertise in managing data as a strategic asset to enable evidence-building, data-driven activities, advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence (AI), drive business value, and ensure compliance with Federal laws and regulations at the USPTO.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implementing a comprehensive USPTO-wide data strategy that aligns with the USPTO's goals and objectives, ensuring data is AI ready and managed to effectively drive business outcomes

Applying the operating model to manage a data asset throughout its lifecycle to ensure quality and standard data for effective use and improved evidence-based and data-driven decision-making

Serving on the Agency-wide data governance board with executive level representatives from across the USPTO; designing the Agency-wide operating model outlining how the USPTO organizes and manages its data

Identifying and mitigating data-related risks, ensuring robust data security measures are in place to protect sensitive information

Leading data analytics initiatives to extract insights from data, supporting decision-making processes across the organization, or assist other Business Units in accomplishing their data analytics goals

Working closely with agency executives, senior leaders and experts, such as the Commissioners for Patents and Trademarks, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Performance Improvement Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer to manage the data lifecycle and identify opportunities for leveraging data to enhance business performance, drive digital transformation initiatives, and ensure that data strategies support overall business goals

Qualification

Data GovernanceData ManagementData Strategy DevelopmentData AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceRisk ManagementData Lifecycle ManagementCompliance KnowledgeStakeholder EngagementCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingTeamworkStrategic Thinking

Required

Degree in Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position

Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with directly related experience

Experience of this nature will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector

Knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, the principles, procedures, and tools of data governance and data management

Demonstrated experience overseeing an enterprise data catalog

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check

If this is your first federal appointment, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement

You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.