As the Assistant Chief Data Officer, you will be responsible for helping to steer and deliver the statewide data strategy. You will shepherd statewide efforts to accelerate and streamline data access, modernize data management and services, and accelerate excellent use of data in decision-making. You will work cross-functionally to support the development of data standards and policy, focused on harmonizing and modernizing data and analytics approaches across the state.
You will act as an advisor to the Chief Data Officer (CDO), providing input and expertise on the long-term data governance roadmap in terms of program and policy needs. Supported by the CDO and data teams, you will develop and shape adoption strategies and resources including practical toolkits and playbooks that support statewide capacity building. Your expertise will be relied upon to inform and support executive order deliverables, such as the deliverables outlined in the Executive Order on the Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Executive Order on Equity.
Location: ODI is currently operating in a hybrid work environment with staff reporting to the office 2 days a week to either Sacramento HQ or our Oakland Hub. ODI staff reside throughout California. This position provides telework opportunities in accordance with agency telework policies.
Annual salary: $133,224-$158,712 based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: The state offers many benefits, including pension, health benefits (including after retirement), life insurance, employee assistance program, and much more.
Appointment: This position is appointed by the Governor of California.
Last day to apply: Until filled. Application review will be done periodically.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Desirable qualifications
We encourage all to apply even if you do not possess any of the below bullets.
- Experience developing and implementing data standards, requirements, and best practices.
- Strong skills in managing stakeholder relationships across an enterprise and with external partners.
- Experience in providing expert guidance on policy directives.
- Experience with policy development related to data management, data ethics, equitable use of data, and governance.
- Experience applying user-centered principles to the development of policy, standards, and guidance.
- Understanding of and commitment to equity and inclusion principles in data governance and management.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in technology that influence the effective and ethical use of data (including but not limited to GenAI, AI, data platforms).
- Ability and comfort operating in ambiguous policy domains and developing coherent strategic approaches to policy, standards, and guidance.
- Experience in solving structural and systematic data problems at scale and the ability to adapt across the ever-evolving data space.
About ODI
We deliver better services to Californians through technology and design. We do so through close partnership with other state departments. Our goal is to create programs and products that are more equitable and effective. We listen to Californians who use a program now or may do so tomorrow and learn about what they need.
We:
- Build tools and products
- Create and enhance digital services
- Conduct research
- Identify data solutions
- Offer training
We are a cross-discipline staff with blended backgrounds in:
- Design
- Engineering
- Product
- Operations
- Data
- Research
- Policy
- Strategy
Learn more about ODI’s vision and mission.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion at ODI
Diversity, equity, and inclusion help us deliver better government services to Californians.
- Fostering diversity inspires better ideas and more innovative thinking.
- Feeling included nurtures a shared sense of community. This drives us to take collective action on challenging problems.
- Prioritizing equity ensures we build solutions for people whose needs are often overlooked.
We acknowledge our history and present of implicit and structural injustice, bias, and discrimination. We see, hear, and accept each other and the lived experiences we bring to our work. We support each other in learning and developing so we can help all Californians thrive.
We understand this work is never done. That’s why we commit to constant improvement.