Data Governance Manager
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Data Governance Manager
Salary
$95,892.00 - $132,212.88 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
KAA 9715 Prog. Man. I 8.25
Department
Department of Labor and Employment
Division
Executive Director's Office
Opening Date
08/26/2025
Closing Date
9/12/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
633 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
chris.mcgill@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.
The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace - and Colorado communities - with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.
This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.
We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.
In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) :
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program
MotivateMe employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (https://www.colorado.gov/cdle)
CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans' Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home
PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.
Description of Job
The salary range for this posting is:
HOURLY
$46.10 - $63.56
BIWEEKLY
$3,688.15 - $5,085.11
MONTHLY
$7,991.00 - $11,017.74
ANNUALLY
$95,892.00 - $132,212.88
The Data Governance Manager plays a critical role in addressing the department's need for comprehensive data governance, particularly in light of new challenges posed by advancements in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and large-scale data sharing initiatives across the agency and state. The manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that data is treated as a strategic asset. This position demands a visionary leader and expert in data governance, overseeing and implementing governance for the CDLE Data Lake, mapping and connecting data sets, and acts as the senior authority on data governance and ethical data sharing of CDLE data across multiple state agencies.This role will act as a senior authority in state-wide working groups on behalf of CDLE as well as influencing both CDLE and statewide policy.
The key purposes of this position are to:
Manage the CDLE Data Lake and oversee the strategic alignment of platforms and databases to support integrated reporting and business intelligence.
Serve as an expert on data governance, ethical data use, and regulations and compliance related to data sharing, influencing decisions within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and across the state. This includes building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners across the state to promote responsible data sharing.
Help with the development and implementation of a robust data architecture, enabling more efficient and secure data sharing and empowering advanced data analytics.
Ensuring the standardization and consistent application of data models throughout the organization, including designing and maintaining the logical and physical structures of databases and data warehouses, thereby guaranteeing that data is well-organized, easily accessible, and scalable.
Building and administering a centralized repository or data catalog that documents all the organization's data assets. This includes a business glossary with clear definitions for business terms and technical metadata (e.g., data lineage, data sources, and data formats) to help users understand and find data.
Lead the CDLE Data Governance Committee to improve the department's maturity in data governance, data quality management, data sharing, data inventory, and data lifecycle management.
Fostering a data-informed culture through responsible data governance and data literacy. Provide effective mechanisms for ongoing CDLE data literacy by serving as a resource on how to work with data sets and building a data-informed culture.
Lead the development and implementation of a robust framework for data quality through defining and monitoring data quality metrics, establishing processes for data validation and cleansing, and collaborating with data stewards to ensure data is accurate, complete, and trustworthy. The position will be responsible for fostering a culture of data ownership and accountability to improve data quality across the organization.
Establish and enforce comprehensive data security and privacy policies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure to include knowing and understanding the legal framework impacting CDLE data.
This role is housed at CDLE within the Office of Innovation and Operational Excellence and reports to the Director of Strategic Business Technology with an indirect reporting line to the Director of Technology and Innovation.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1A3XXPROGRAM MANAGEMENT II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eQjFoWE10NVJSX1U/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-VJYWFDAOXlezd5Kua_eqQA)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position to include:
Proficiency in hands-on data management, including cleaning, linking, storing, and securely transmitting data.
Experience in data regulatory frameworks such as state and federal laws governing data utilization.
Understanding of and experience implementing data quality strategies and standards.
Experience with Tableau and/or other visualization tools
Additionally, your application must include the following experience in order to be considered due to the necessary competencies of this position, this experience may not be substituted by educational components:
Deep understanding of data governance and the appropriate and ethical use of different @types of data.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Snowflake virtual warehouses, storage layers, and caching mechanisms
Proficiency with SQL and Query optimization
Experience using Python for data management
Ability to articulate the vision of data linkage initiatives and garner support from diverse stakeholder groups, resulting in tangible outcomes.
Experience in collaborative research projects and the aptitude to establish connections between stored data variables and pertinent research questions.
Expertise in ensuring compliance with data regulations, statutes, and rules, as well as the capacity to identify permissible exceptions that facilitate appropriate data sharing.
Comprehensive knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, Stata).
Prior experience serving as a State of Colorado employee or government employee.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.
Appeal Rights: (Updated)
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: chris.mcgill@state.co.us
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.
Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.
While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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I acknowledge the comparative analysis process for this position will consist of a review of the information contained within my application/job duty statements and that any attachments will not be included during the minimum qualification screening or application review. The structured application review/numerical scoring of my application will be based on the content listed in the job duty statements, the preferred qualifications, required competencies, and answers to supplemental questions. My responses to the supplemental questions will be scored based on my ability to follow instructions and provide detailed, clear and concise answers to each question.
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Describe your experience using cloud data platforms like Snowflake to build data warehouses and facilitate secure, cross-organizational data sharing. How would you leverage a platform's features, such as data marketplaces or secure data sharing capabilities, to advance the department's data strategy and support integrated reporting and business intelligence?
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Can you describe your experience in designing and implementing a data governance framework? Please provide a specific example of a project where you had to establish new data policies or standards, including how you navigated resistance from different departments or stakeholders. What was the outcome of this effort?
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Please describe a project where you were responsible for standardizing data models or implementing a centralized data catalog. How did you ensure the new standards and tools were adopted consistently across the organization?
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Describe your experience in translating complex legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., those from NIST or federal agencies) into practical, enforceable data governance and security policies. Provide an example of a situation where you had to create a policy to address a new and evolving data-related challenge, such as the ethical use of GenAI
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