Data Specialist

Capio Group is looking for a Data Specialist specializing in Data Strategy and Governance Planning!

Full-time employee - Sacramento
Salary: $110,000 - $125,000

About Us:

Since 2010, we have been working with some of the largest government agencies in California, helping them to solve their greatest challenges. We are a small firm dedicated to big ideas and enjoy the rewards that come from hard work and commitment to our client base. We offer the salary and benefits of the bigger companies with the added bonus of a flexible workplace and a great work-life balance. 

Scope of Work:

The Data Specialist will work within the team to develop a comprehensive data strategy and governance framework, including implementation plans, technology, resources, and timelines. The Data Specialist  should possess extensive experience in developing data strategies and governance plans for local and state agencies.

By implementing this comprehensive Data Strategy & Governance Plan, the Client seeks to foster a data-driven culture that enhances transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the decision-making processes. The plan should address immediate data challenges and position the Client to adapt and thrive in an increasingly data-centric environment while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.

The data specialist is expected to deliver tasks including but not limited to:

1. Analysis
   • Research, evaluate, and critique the current City data policies, practices, and procedures.
   • Engage key stakeholders from selected departments to understand their data sources and needs.
   • Establish a procedure to determine data requirements, assess business implications, analyze risks, evaluate feasibility, and identify short-term and long-term opportunities for improvement.

2. Data Governance Framework Development
   • Define the purpose and goals of data governance within the organization.
   • Develop data governance policies and procedures.
   • Identify and assign roles and responsibilities for data stewardship.
   • Develop data security policies and procedures.
   • Develop data quality management practices.

3. Data Strategy Development
   • (Short-term, quick wins) Establish a business capability to develop and sustain a living data strategy process that continuously monitors and defines prioritized business outcomes.
   • (Long-term) Formulate a technology road map that aligns with the organization's business objectives.
   • Create a roadmap for implementing the Data Strategy, including identification of priority areas for quick wins.
   • Analyze and recommend the resources and budget requirements to initiate and sustain the data program.

4. Technology and Infrastructure Evaluation
   • Assess the organization's existing data infrastructure and technology stack.
   • Identify any gaps and recommend necessary technology upgrades or investments.

5. Monitoring and Auditing
   • Develop a data monitoring and audit plan to ensure ongoing compliance and data quality.

6. Change Management and Communication
   • Develop a change management strategy to ensure a smooth adoption of the Data Strategy and Governance Plan.
   • Create a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the transformation process.

7. Documentation and Training
   • Document all Data Strategy and Governance related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
   • Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate key stakeholders about the importance of Data Strategy and Governance. This should include raising awareness about data-related risks and opportunities.
8. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
   • The Data Strategy should include an assessment of AI solutions and how AI can be used safely and effectively by the City to enhance services and solutions.

Mandatory Experience:

1. Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading the implementation of data

2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience constructing data models; defining governance for data modeling and design standards.

3. Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading or establishing an enterprise data governance program.

4. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in data modeling and query analysis tools (e.g., ERWin, ER/Studio, etc.) and SQL.

5. Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a database administrator/developer performing data modeling and database design in Oracle or MS SQL server for custom and COTS IT applications.

6. Minimum of three (3) years of experience with any programming language
   (Java/C/C++/Python).

7. Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading the identification and classification of data for security categorization in compliance with State Administrative Manual (SAM) section 5305.5, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 199, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-60.

8. Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing data mapping, classification, and analysis for multiple IT systems and interfaces.

9. Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting data analytics and reporting using tools such as MS Power BI, Oracle Business Intelligence, Tableau, or any similar tool.

Desirable Experience :

1. Minimum of three (3) years implementing or working within a Change Management System.
    
2. Some familiarity with incorporating data from enterprise systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft, OpenText Documentum, Accela, CitizenServe, Oracle CC&B, ESRI ArcGIS, Salesforce CRM, CityWorks, and Infor EAM.
3. Experience cleansing and compiling datasets for Business Intelligence and AI use is highly desirable. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Capio Group, our employees are our greatest asset and diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Our commitment to these values is unyielding and is central to our mission and to our impact. We know that having diverse perspectives helps to generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of our diverse clients and the communities they serve.