Early Childhood - Remote - Data Systems Lead

Help support the data infrastructure that drives customer experience and leads to data informed decisions for early childhood programs and policies as a Data Systems Lead for North Dakota Health and Human Services' Early Childhood Section.

As Data Systems Leadfor the Early Childhood Section, you will serve as the primary data steward for the ND Early Childhood Integrated Dataset (ECIDS) including coordination of data governance activities, facilitating ECIDS leadership and stewardship meetings, maintaining data sharing agreements, onboarding new partners, and planning for the inclusion of new programmatic data sets. You will lead efforts related to receipt, review, and response to internal and external data requests, which may include coordinating with data managers across both HHS and other state agencies.

You will work collaboratively with early childhood data stewards, identify problems and constraints, facilitating and solving problems appropriately when they arise. In this position, you will also monitor maintenance and operation (M&O) and new development of data systems that are the responsibility of the section. You will be responsible to negotiate data system change orders, contract amendments and payment requests associated with early childhood data systems.

Finally, you will support Early Childhood's efforts related to systematic evaluation of early childhood investments and interventions, serving as point of contact to facilitate programmatic evaluations and broader cross-sector research efforts.

To thrive as a Data Systems Lead, you must be an expert in your field. You'll need to have a growth mindset, be open to innovation, demonstrate professional maturity, and possess a strong sense of collaboration. You must be results-focused, highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively, and have an eye for detail. Comfort with using software and applications, along with a willingness to learn new programs, is essential. Patience and the ability to communicate effectively with people of all backgrounds are also important.

To be considered for the Data Systems Lead,you must have a bachelor's degree in early childhood, computer/data science, library/information science or closely related filed AND a minimum of 4 years closely related work experience, including demonstrated experience in project management, public policy and/or issues related to data system interoperability.

About HHS' Early Childhood Section: This section focuses on building greater access to quality early childhood experiences, so all children have the opportunity to realize their potential. By leveraging partnerships with public and private stakeholders, the team will build an integrated approach to providing quality early childhood experience. The Early Childhood section administers licensing and certification, maintains a workforce registry, provides quality assurance, offers the Best-in-Class program, collaborates with family support stakeholders, and manages grants.

About HHS:ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work from anywhere within the United States with the ability to travel for occasional meetings.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Kay Larson at kaylarson @nd.gov or at 701-328-7564.

Employing Unit: ND HHS -Early Childhood

Telephone Number: 701-328-2115

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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