Data Security Director jobs in Massachusetts

About EOTSS and the Massachusetts Data Office:

The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is the state’s lead office for information technology. We provide enterprise-level IT services, and infrastructure, including network management and security; computer operations; application hosting; desktop provisioning and management; and modern and responsive data and digital services to 40,000 internal stakeholders plus the residents, businesses, and visitors to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Data Office (MDO), a division of EOTSS, is hiring a Director of Enterprise Data Governance to manage the development, communication, education, and deployment of our data governance program across state agencies. Under the leadership of the Chief Data Officer, the Data Office partners with organizations across state government to transform how agencies use data to improve policies, services, and operations and better serve Massachusetts residents. We establish data procedures and policies, streamline data systems, and drive innovation in enterprise-wide data management, sharing, and analytics. We're responsible for the enterprise data and information strategy and for facilitating data sharing among state agencies and with the public.

About This Role:

We are looking for a Director of Enterprise Data Governance to join our organization. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams of data, engineering, architecture, legal, product management, risk management, IT operations, security, and business professionals to develop and maintain a sound, effective enterprise Data Governance and policy framework while building capacity for innovation in government. You will work with partner agencies to implement and comply with new policies and practices to set them up for success in the long-term.

This position is a full-time opportunity. The primary work location for this role will be One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02108. Applicants should be located within reasonable commuting distance from the primary work location. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed. Occasional local travel may be required.

Come join the Massachusetts Data Office as our first Director of Enterprise Data Governance and help us build the future of data-driven government for Massachusetts!

All offers of employment into this position are conditional and subject to passing: a Massachusetts Criminal Background Check (CORI); a security clearance (fingerprinting) consistent with IRS and/or public safety requirements; and security training.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of establishing the state’s Data Governance and Data Management Program across the enterprise.

• Develop the enterprise Data Governance structure; establish a Data Governance committee and define Data Governance roles, accountability, and ownership.

• Develop the Data Governance Roadmap, including an enterprise-wide Data Quality Framework, Information Model, and Compliance Framework.

• Work with partner agencies to implement Roadmap initiatives and best practices for data management.

• Facilitate enterprise communication about strategies, priorities, and issues; gain stakeholder buy-in; drive cultural change across the organization and help agency staff realize the vision of high-quality data managed as an asset.

• Collaborate with the offices of the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Privacy Officer to align the Data Governance Framework with security and privacy requirements and best practices.

• Work with leadership, business, and technical teams at partner agencies on complex Data Governance projects.

• Develop and provide education across state agencies in the form of workshops, documentation, guides, and constructive feedback.

• Evaluate and implement technical solutions for improving data management, quality, discoverability, and sharing.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of policies, standards, and practices; draw insights and identify opportunities to improve enterprise governance operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Data Governance expert who has designed and built successful enterprise programs unifying disparate groups, departments, and systems.

• Strategic thinker who is comfortable defining a compelling vision and designing a measurable strategy to achieve that vision.

• Decisive and self-directed leader who knows how to motivate cross-functional teams to deliver the right thing.

• Relationship-builder who is comfortable communicating, negotiating, and coordinating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the Data Governance field.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a relevant leadership role, which includes demonstratable experience designing and operationalizing a successful Data Governance program at the enterprise level.

• Three (3) years of experience with Master Data Management.

• Strong expertise in Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Architecture principles and practices.

• Experience across diverse data domains.

• A demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects from conceptualization through delivery—on time and on budget with full accountability and fiscal responsibility in a large, data-centric, fast-paced IT environment.

• Adept at evaluating and addressing project obstacles and drawing on the right resources at the right time to solve problems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Credible across both IT and business; ability to translate and communicate technical concepts, plans, and procedures to both technical personnel and non-IT business users.

• Ability to engage resources outside of your direct control to achieve objectives.

• Experience with one or more Data Governance tools.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
  

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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