State of Indiana · 13 hours ago
Chief Data Officer
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, committed to improving the health and safety of Hoosiers. The Chief Data Officer will lead the management, governance, and use of data and analytics across the Indiana Department of Health, executing the agency’s data strategy to support public health outcomes and ensure data assets are accurately utilized.
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Responsibilities
Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement
Develop and coordinate plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program
Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules
Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action
Monitor agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections
Communicate with news and other media. responds to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner
Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues (i.e. federal and/or state agency directors, etc.)
Coordinate, review and evaluate the use of appropriate controls and standards for the agency
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices
Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation
Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes
Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders
Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations
Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels
Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. Perceives the impact and implications of decisions
Ability to identify problems. determine accuracy and relevance of information, and to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
A master's degree or equivalent experience in data science, informatics, statistics, computer science, public health, health administration or a related field
Demonstrated senior-level experience managing data analytics or informatics functions
Experience implementing enterprise data governance and analytics solutions
Experience integrating public health practice with information systems
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
Founded in 1816
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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