Head of Data Analysis

Chief Data Officer
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Headquarters | Tumwater, WA
Salary Range: $163,500 – $173,472 Annually
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is committed to improving public safety by positively changing lives. We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Chief Data Officer, who will be responsible for advancing the department's enterprise data strategy and ensuring that research, analytics, and evaluation efforts drive meaningful outcomes for the individuals and communities we serve.
In this role, you will provide executive leadership for the department's data management, research, program evaluation, and analytics functions. You will oversee the development and execution of complex, scientifically rigorous research and analytical initiatives that inform programmatic, operational, and budgetary decisions across the agency. By establishing sound data governance practices and aligning analytical resources with agency priorities, you will help ensure that decisions are evidence-based and focused on improving outcomes for incarcerated individuals and those under community supervision.
Serving as the department's Chief Data Officer, you will act as the principal strategist and subject matter expert on the management and utilization of DOC's data assets. This position requires exceptional leadership, communication, and partnership skills to successfully guide enterprise data initiatives, develop innovative analytical approaches, and translate complex information into actionable insights for executive leaders and stakeholders. You will lead all phases of research and evaluation activities, including methodology development, data architecture and requirements, analysis, reporting, and the communication of findings to diverse audiences.
As a trusted advisor and representative of the agency, you will engage with the Office of the Governor, the Office of Financial Management, the Legislature, agency and community partners, and other external stakeholders on matters related to data strategy, research, and performance improvement. Through the responsible stewardship of public resources and a commitment to evidence-based decision making, you will help shape policies and practices that enhance public safety and advance DOC's mission.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Secretary of Business, Enterprise, and Strategic Transformation (BEST), this position serves as a member of both the Program Leadership Team and the Extended Leadership Team, providing executive-level leadership and contributing to the department's strategic direction and long-term success.
A completed application packet will include:

A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
A detailed resume
Three professional references