Associate Director, Deputy Chief Data Officer

Position Description

Summary:

The mission of the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) is to lead the development and execution of the Board's data strategy and to refine, execute, and promote repeatable processes throughout the data life cycle. The Deputy Chief Data officer is responsible to assist the CDO in overseeing the implementation of the Board's data strategy in the areas of data management, data governance, innovative data capabilities development, and legal and regulatory compliance in support of the Board's missions and strategy. The Deputy CDO is also responsible for leading the internal operations of the OCDO, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and ensuring that the data needs of the Board are met. The deputy CDO is expected to be abreast of latest industry trends and developments related to data, build close partnership with data practitioner communities in the Federal Reserve System and other federal financial regulatory agencies, and be willing to perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•Reporting to the CDO, assists the CDO to oversee the Board's Data Program. In conjunction with the Board Data Council and the OCDO leadership team, is responsible for developing the strategic roadmap, priorities, and specific work activities of the OCDO.

•Provides technical leadership and strategic guidance to the OCDO teams on Board data strategy, data governance policies, enterprise-level data operations, and data capability development initiatives.

•Oversees a portfolio of data governance and information management initiatives. Supports initiatives to improve the business value of data, including the discoverability, accessibility, quality, and usability of enterprise data assets. Plays a significant role in the compliance with legal and regulatory requirements on data and information management.

•Oversees the activities to be compliant with all data-related legal and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), OPEN Government Data Act (OGDA), Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA), etc.

•Leads OCDO efforts in conducting ongoing reviews of the existing Board data management technologies and systems. Provides advice and guidance to Board leadership in the design and development of data management technologies. Leads modernization and maturity efforts for OCDO data management technology.

•Represents the CDO at internal and external meetings with Federal government leaders and other partners on topics that benefit the Board's data program, oversees and facilitates workgroups established under the auspices of the Board Data Council, and works closely with the OCDO managers on data management improvements, program management, communications, and training

•Develops effective communication plans and gains necessary user buy-in.

•Builds and manages a team of highly capable and effective data governance and information management professionals that contribute to the overall data management maturity of the Board.

•Coaches OCDO officers and managers in talent development, employee relation management, and in sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

•May be assigned additional duties not listed.

This position is located in Washington DC. Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 2 days per week onsite, subject to change. Relocation assistance is available. Some travel (10-15%) within the United States and internationally will be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, computer science, information management or a related field or equivalent experience.

•Minimum 12 years full-time working experience of which 10 out of 12 years includes demonstrated experience in data management, data governance, or data science functions; Minimum 5 out of 12 years of experience is in banking, financial market, economic policy, or financial regulation.

•Minimum 7 years of people management experience that includes a minimum 5 years of supervising people managers. (Please notate on your resume team size and direct report titles for each position.)

•The following experiences are strongly preferred:

o Demonstrated experience in operation management, including but not limited to talent management, establishing and implementing operation policies, procedures, and standards, and budget management.

o Experience in working on collaborated projects in data security, data privacy, or cloud computing.

o Working knowledge in any of these areas: data mesh architecture, data modeling, data warehousing, data pipeline development, advanced data analytics and data visualization, or data science.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement.

Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations.

Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the clients' needs while maintaining high-quality end products.

Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management.

Stakeholder Contacts:

Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model.

Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility.

Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility.

Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities.

Board Competencies:

Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions

Learning Agility: Takes responsibility for building organizational agility

Drive for Excellence: Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization

Perspective and Strategic Agility: Leads and acts with the future in mind

Collaborative Relationships: Sets the tone for collaborative organization

Effective Communication: Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board

Officer and Internal Management Responsibilities:

Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board's espoused competencies.

Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies.

Fosters a continuous learning culture.

Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations.

Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies.

Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board's espoused values.

Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs.

Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills.

Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff.

Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management.

Participates in the development of the division's strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility.

Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility.

Position Demands:

Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board's missions.

Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters.

Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings.

Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.

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