Chief Data Officer - Administrator VII

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition

 At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

 To ensure that technology options advance the various energy and environmental goals and objectives in harmony with the demands of business, EEA is seeking to hire a Chief Data Officer (CDO) to develop data management strategies and policies. The incumbent will be responsible for building and implementing data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.

 The Chief Data Officer will also contribute in the following ways:

• Build a team to manage data storage, extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), data infrastructure, and cross-departmental and cross-secretariat constructs for data sharing.
• Oversee and lend expertise to the collection, storage, and analysis of environmental and energy-related data.
• Lead efforts to integrate disparate data sources for comprehensive analysis.
• Foster data-driven decision-making processes within the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify data needs and priorities.
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies for data management and analysis such as artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
• Develop data sharing agreements and partnerships to enhance data accessibility.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support EEA's initiatives and policies.
• Ensure transparency and accountability by establishing metrics and reporting mechanisms for data-related activities.

 The primary work location for this role will be 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM EST. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience:

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in data management, analytics, and strategic leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data management strategies, leading data governance initiatives, and driving business value through data-driven decision-making.