Chief Data Officer. (Portland)

Responsibilities

• Provide principal strategic leadership and expert guidance to executive management on all data‑related matters.
• Guide the development of secure data pipelines and robust datasets, regularly evaluating proposals for new data solutions and driving innovation through cross‑functional teams to mature advanced data analytics and AI capabilities through architectural methods.
• Provide crucial data‑centric expertise and guidance to AI governance and delivery programs, ensuring AI initiatives and advanced analytics are rigorously built on high‑quality, accessible, and well‑governed data.
• Exercise a high degree of independence and professional expertise to ensure the organization's data assets are managed effectively and in compliance with federal mandates like the Evidence‑Based Policymaking Act.
• Develop data governance policies, provide oversight for the enterprise data architecture, and enable the data science community to leverage data to enhance bottom‑line results across the enterprise.
• Lead the strategic interpretation and implementation of federal data mandates (e.g., Evidence‑Based Policymaking Act, Federal Data Strategy, OMB guidelines, and DOE directives concerning data and AI), establishing robust data governance structures and risk management and reporting practices.

Key Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e‑Verify program.
• Male applicants must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Applicants will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Professional Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Thorough and conscientious work with a focus on accuracy.
• Customer Service – Ability to assess needs, provide information or assistance, and satisfy expectations of clients and stakeholders.
• Oral Communication – Effective presentation and listening skills tailored to the audience and nature of the information.
• Problem Solving – Identification of problems, evaluation of alternatives, and generation of recommendations using sound judgment.

Professional Competency Level

Applicants must demonstrate expert level (GS‑15) proficiency in all four competencies, providing evidence of strategic guidance, cross‑functional leadership, and the creation of reference and resource materials in the relevant IT fields.

Specialized Experience Requirements

At least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑14 in the following areas:

1. Developing and managing an enterprise‑wide vision for data, including data architecture roadmaps, integration standards, and data repositories such as lakes, warehouses, or marts.
2. Interpreting and implementing federal data mandates and policies to establish governance structures, risk management frameworks, and compliance reporting practices.
3. Setting and enforcing enterprise‑wide standards for data repositories, sources, and pipelines using technical acumen in data architecture, quality management, and advanced analytics/AI integration.
4. Representing the organization in interagency forums to negotiate, build consensus, and resolve complex data management and policy issues among diverse stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Position is designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background; a preliminary background check must be completed before starting work.
• Per DOE Order 326.1, the position is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of employment and annually.
• Positions located in Information Technology are required to be on call 24/7.

EEO Policy

The U.S. Department of Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Applicants may request reasonable accommodations for application or selection processes, including the USAHire Competency Based Assessments, to address medical or religious needs. Requests must be submitted prior to the assessment and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Veterans Information

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.