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This opportunity is open to current OFM employees only. Hybrid: Our physical office is in Olympia, WA. We offer flexible work schedules and locations. This is a hybrid position where most of the work allows teleworking. However, you will need to travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events according to business needs. Why work for OFM The Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian. If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you’ve found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian! The job opportunity Are you a visionary leader passionate about data-driven transformation? The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is seeking a dynamic Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead our Enterprise Data Program and drive the evolution of OFM into a data-centric organization. You will play a key role in leveraging data as a strategic asset, enhancing performance, and enabling data-informed decision-making across the agency. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for developing and executing data-enabled strategies, aligning data governance and policy with legal and ethical standards, and driving value creation through innovative use of data assets. The CDO will oversee critical functions such as Data Architecture, Administration, Movement, Delivery, and Quality—supporting over 200 applications that serve both internal and statewide needs. You will be a central figure in OFM’s transformation, collaborating with strategic partners including Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, and the One Washington initiative to ensure enterprise-wide data alignment and integration. If you’re ready to lead with vision, shape the future of data at the state level, and make a lasting impact—this is the role for you. What you will work on Develop and recommend the organization’s strategic and long-range goals based on analysis and studies of business conditions. Ensure the best use of the organization’s resources for the establishment of key objectives and mission realization, considering organization’s strengths, weaknesses, capacity and products. Develop and maintain consultative relationships with key business stakeholders to effectively drive aligned business results. Organize and lead a data and analytics governance council to provide executive sponsorship for and oversight of governance policy creation and compliance. Define, manage and advance enterprise information management principles, policies and programs for stewardship, advocacy and custodianship of data and analytics, in concert with legal and information security. Evolve and institutionalize behaviors for the appropriate use of information taking into consideration changing security requirements, privacy needs, ethical values, societal expectations and cultural norms (in collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer and legal counsel). Define, manage and ensure an adequate information trust model, controls for master data and metadata management, including reference data. Ensure that business reports derived from controlled data are consistent and representative of the true state of the business. Work with executives to establish the vision for managing data as a business asset — to leverage data using research and analytics to maximize the return on data assets. Develop methods to ensure consistent application and use of analytics. Provide data and analytics strategy, leadership, and guidance. Institute an enterprise operating model that is consistent with the capabilities and competencies required to execute the strategy. Oversee the development and deployment of the enterprise’s data and analytics platform for digital business. Assist in fostering the creation of a data-driven culture, related competencies and data literacy across the enterprise. What we need you to bring Required Qualifications: Seven (7) years of progressive experience in data architecture, data administration, integration, and/or other data related experience. A bachelor’s degree or higher, OR equivalent work experience in a data related field may substitute year for year. Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in leading IT teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts. Experience in integrating complex, cross-organizational IT processes and information strategies. Proven data literacy — the ability to describe business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options. The ability to translate among the languages used by executive, business, IT and stakeholders. Desired Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, computer science, data science, information science or related field. Strategy and management consulting experience. Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at a senior level to influence and effect change to achieve common goals. Demonstrated leadership; proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary talent teams in new endeavors and delivering solutions. Information strategy experience — Experience in strategic technology planning and execution, and policy development and maintenance. Analytical skills — Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with business information generation and analysis methods. Ability to effectively drive business, culture and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, and business concepts to technologists. The candidate should be able to “sell” ideas and processes internally at all levels, including the board and investors. Proven record of effective leadership, including the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities, build teams and consensus, get things done through others not directly under his/her supervision, and work ethically and with integrity. What we offer: At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees. Please visit our Recruitment Page for a full list of benefits available to employees. Here’s a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers: An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Tuition reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year State retirement programs Application Process: Once you’ve decided to apply for a state government job, you’ll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. Please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. Your application will not be considered complete and sent to the hiring teams for review, unless you attach all of the following: Cover letter: describing your experience, skills, and contributions you will bring to this leadership role, along with the values you will bring to the team and organization if you are chosen for this position. Resume: that details your applicable experience and education. References: At least three professional references with current phone numbers. Questions: OFM's Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard of hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov . The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is exempt from civil service rules. For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195 . #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Washington

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