Data Strategy and Governance Manager - State Prog Admin Manager Sr

Working Title: Data Strategy and Governance Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 97474

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/06/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial

• Division/Unit : DCYF / DCYF Strategy and Technology Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is mo re than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hiring a Data Strategy and Governance Manager within the Strategy and Technology Office! This position is a human/social services enterprise level manager and will establish, lead and manage enterprise and cross-agency data management strategy, and governance initiatives, polices and processes to support the DCYF priorities and mission. The incumbent is the agency lead data manager responsible for creating and supporting a culture of data-informed decision making across the agency, in collaboration with data management, research, and analytics partners across DCYF and cross-agency counterparts.

This position will further:

• Establish and manage data governance practices and processes, in alignment with the Data Management Book of Knowledge (DMBOK).

• Enhance data sharing and integration in collaboration with legal and compliance.

• Manage and bridge all levels of business/IT relationships needed to support the alignment and where needed, transformation of data management practices, roles and responsibilities across the entire agency.

• Champion the agency’s data work with State leadership and on the national stage by seeking and implementing sustainable funding models and modern data science methodologies.

• Provide strong data practice and systems governance by creating decision-making pathways that are informed by close consultation with internal and external interested parties.

• Supervise enterprise data management staff to ensure forward progress on activities and initiatives outline in the DCYF Data Strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Five (5) years of experience in data analysis/management, data program or data project management, data governance or a related role, with a strong understanding of human services regulations and administrative processes.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and experience in data management/governance, security practices and technologies that enable the strategic use of data and the ability to establish tactical plans for execution.

• Program/project management or relationship management experience to efficiently manage cross-agency programs/systems, policies, and processes to meet business needs and produce high visibility/high impact deliverables.

• Strategic planning and implementation of large, complex business initiatives and/or technologies.

• Experience using reliable data sources to drive decision making and solve problems.

• Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization.

AND

Demonstrated leadership* experience

*Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4)

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:

• Strong leadership skills that enable the resolution of conflicts so positive outcomes are achieved.

• Collaboration with business partners to translate and ensure business needs and outcomes are achieved.

• Ability to successfully navigate and interact with key partners, decisionmakers, and subject matter experts representing different disciplines that need to be involved in planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and implementation for new and operational data transformations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of data management best practices, including core competencies of the Data Management Book of Knowledge (DMBOK).

• Extensive understanding of the legal and compliance issues related to Minnesota's human services data and delivery systems.

• Experience creating and/or implementing an enterprise Data Strategy in a public sector setting.

• Experience building and implementing data governance processes, procedures, and policies in a public sector setting.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check

• Criminal Background check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver’s License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.