Working Title: Data Strategy and Governance Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Department of Children, Youth, & Families
Job ID : 89809
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 : 10/25/2025
Closing Date : 11/14/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial
Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / DCYF Strategy and Technology Office
Work Shift : Day Shift
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / 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 more 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) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from their primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from their primary work location and live within Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary work location. See Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) policy for additional information.
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.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of data management best practices, including core competencies of the Data Management Book of Knowledge (DMBOK).
Significant knowledge and experience of human services data, programs, policies, and systems.
Extensive understanding of the legal and compliance issues related to Minnesota's human services data and delivery systems.
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, decision-makers, 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.
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)
Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
