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Position Title:

Chief Data Officer

Job Description:

We are looking for a Chief Data Officer to join our Information Services Management team!

About the Position:

This position will lead the management of its geographic information systems (GIS), open data and advanced analytics programs, business intelligence, and data warehousing. This role is central to fostering a data-driven culture across city departments, enhancing collaboration, transparency, and informed decision-making. The Chief Data Officer will oversee the development and governance of data assets, promote public access to information, and drive initiatives that use data to improve policy, services, and community outcomes. If you're passionate about using data to make a meaningful impact, join us in building a smarter, more connected city.

Position Salary Range:

E38 - $109,409/yr. - $149,379/yr.

The established market rate for this position is $149,379/yr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

+ Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

+ Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

+ Paid vacation and personal leave

+ Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

+ Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

+ A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

+ Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

+ Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will close on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

Key Responsibilities:

+ Serves as the city’s senior advisor and expert over geographic information systems and data analytics and is responsible for enterprise-wide governance and utilization of information as an asset.

+ Advises the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Information Officer and other city executives about opportunities to use data for data driven decision making.

+ Manages complex engagements and interfaces with senior management from city departments to deliver data science projects that provide improvements to city efficiency improve the quality of life and provides data-driven city services.

+ Supports cross-departmental initiatives to improve key performance indicators, offering suggestions as to how information can be used more effectively to track and improve business performance.

+ Establishes data policies, standards, organization, and data sharing agreements between internal and external partners. Implements data privacy policies and complying with data protection regulations.

+ Leads centralized team of GIS Specialists/Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts.

+ Leads the city’s data governance committee and ensures the data leadership team is organized and properly functioning.

+ Directs the development and reporting of performance metrics and activities for continuous improvement.

+ Oversees the city’s data inventory through the collection, storage, management, quality and protection of data.

+ Maintain project controls that accurately reflect completed work against project plans, schedules and budgets, and ensure user/management involvement at appropriate milestones.

+ Develop a strong working knowledge of IT requirements for users and customers and ensure that projects meet business needs and expectations of quality.

+ Direct and coordinate consultations with users, management, vendors and technicians to assess computing needs and systems requirements.

+ Works in a consultative fashion with other departments as an advisor of technologies that may improve their efficiency and effectiveness.

+ Works to implement solutions to business problems and streamline workflow to increase productivity of staff.

+ Work closely with others in solving high-level and complex data processing issues.

+ Communicate with the customer base to express technical business ideas clearly and concisely in an understandable manner.

+ Hires, promotes, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and terminates team members under this work group as needed.

+ Serves as a key member of and participant in the IMS Management Team, providing leadership and guidance in geographic information systems and data analytics solutions acquisition.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a closely related field, plus ten (10) years’ experience working in a large-scale environment (similar in size and scope to Salt Lake City Corporation’s systems).

+ Advanced knowledge in spatial data and the use of GIS at an advanced level.

+ Four years’ experience in managing Information Technology projects and teams, coordination of multiple implementation teams, corporate wide applications design or change, and the integration of complex information systems. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted one for another on a year-for-year basis.

+ Expert knowledge and experience in applying standard project management theories, practices, and procedures including Agile methodology, as well as the processes, procedures, and techniques used to efficiently and effectively manage major software projects.

+ Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in of geographic information systems.

+ Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in relational database principles, technologies, and applications.

+ Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in software development technologies, principles, and practices, including object-oriented programming concepts.

+ Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, in clear, concise terminology that is understandable to non-computer oriented committees, departmental users, and to IMS professional staff.

+ Proven ability to problem-solve in a very complex information technology environment.

+ Demonstrated skill in initiating changes and procedures to meet ongoing user needs.

Working Conditions:

+ Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Comfortable working conditions.

+ Considerable exposure to stress as a result of extremely complex problem solving, long working hours for project completion and ensuring minimal impact on customers.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Position Type:

Full-time

Department:

Information Management Services

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism.

We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.

If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) site.

Health & Wellness

+ 95% City-paid medical insurance

+ Dental, vision, life insurance

+ HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)

+ Wellness clinic for employees & families

+ Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

+ Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)

+ Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))

+ Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

Thinking about applying or weighing another offer?

Use our Total Compensation Calculator (https://tools.slc.gov/totalcompensation/) to see the true value of your job offer—including salary, benefits, retirement, and more.

We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/paid-leave/) site.

+ 12 vacation days to start

+ 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

+ Up to 80 hours personal leave annually

+ 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave

+ Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the entire hiring process—from questions about job openings to application support. Reach the Recruitment Team at 801-535-6699Or email: [email protected]

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.