Senior Business Subject Matter Expert 1

• Supports the CDO in executing the first-year Data Governance setup activities, including policy rollout, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning
• Leads the development and execution of Statements of Work (SOWs) aligned with the CDO’s strategic roadmap
• Designs and implements the operational components of the Data Governance framework, including data classification, cataloging, stewardship models, and lifecycle management
• Develops and delivers targeted education and onboarding sessions for data owners, custodians, stewards, and users to build data literacy and clarify roles
• Collaborates with the CDO to define and document governance roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths
• Provides technical and process guidance to ensure compliance with State of Ohio policies (e.g., IT-19 Data Governance, IT-13 Data Classification) and regulatory standards
• Advises executive stakeholders on governance best practices and change management strategies to support cultural adoption of data accountability
• Assists in identifying and documenting data-related risks, opportunities, and improvement areas to inform the CDO’s strategic planning
• Supports the CDO in evaluating and implementing new technologies and tools that enhance data governance and analytics capabilities
• Supports the identification and prioritization of data analytics use cases that align with agency goals and governance maturity
• Support the CDO in reporting progress to executive leadership and refining the governance roadmap based on lessons learned
• Translate the CDO’s strategic goals into actionable implementation plans and deliverables
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and surveys to assess current data practices and identify gaps in governance maturity
• Develop and maintain a governance playbook, including SOPs, data classification schemas, and data cataloging guidelines
• Coordinate with IT, legal, procurement, and business units to ensure governance processes are integrated into daily operations
• Monitor and report on the progress of governance initiatives, providing updates and recommendations to the CDO and Data Governance Committee
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote a culture of data accountability and stewardship
• Support the CDO in reviewing data-related procurements, technology assessments, and compliance audits

• Data Quality
• procedures
• regulations
• with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong research and analytical skills
• problem-solving
• 4-year college degree in computer science or a related field with advanced study preferred
• certifications specific to the field of project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources
• Familiarity with state-level IT policies and compliance requirements, particularly IT-19 and IT-13
• Familiarity with the organization's procurement policies, and best practices
• Proficient in project management and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to ensure compliance with relevant laws, and industry standards
• Experience in writing and structuring contract documents, with a deep understanding of the procurement process in governmental entities
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and their application in public sector environments
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide recommendations and support to the decision-making team
• Familiarity with IT processes, technologies, and best practices, with the ability to translate them into clear and comprehensive SOPs
• Strong analytical and process improvement skills, with the ability to identify areas for optimization and streamlining
• Experience supporting executive leadership in strategic data initiatives
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable governance processes and tools
• Experience with metadata management, and data cataloging tools is a plus

Experience with metadata management, and data cataloging tools is a plus