IT Data Catalog Administrator - Madison, United States - State of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin

Verified Company

Madison, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Are you passionate about ensuring that organizational IT data is properly structured, classified, and documented?

Do you enjoy helping users discover IT data that supports their business needs?

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a dedicated, talented, and expert level
IT Data Catalog Administrator (IS Data Services Consultant/Administrator) to provide leadership for the setup, administration, and use of the WisDOT Data Catalog, and to help implement our agency Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks.

This full-time permanent position is located within the Bureau of Information Technology (BITS) within the Division of Business Management (DBM) and is headquartered at the
Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison.

We are also conveniently located close to the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of the
Hilldale Mall.

Why work with us in DOT IT? Check out this link for all the benefits of joining our team, or read more below:
WisDOT is a great place to work In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment)
A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking
here
.

Position Summary:

This position provides direction and technical expertise for the setup and administration of WisDOT's data catalog in support of the agency's Data Governance program and its implementation.

This position helps coordinate data collection, analyses, and documentation, and supports users in leveraging metadata within the data catalog to advance WisDOT business objectives.

This position is responsible for activities such as:

Coordinate and provide advanced technical expertise and services for the design, setup, and implementation of the WisDOT data catalog.
Champion the adoption and use of the data catalog across WisDOT.
Review, develop, and implement policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to the WisDOT data catalog.
Advise WisDOT staff and management on data governance and data quality issues, emerging trends, and industry best practices.
Provide expert leadership, strategic direction, and consulting related to data quality, data cleanup, and data documentation.
Develop plans for data stewardship initiatives to support WisDOT business and information technology needs.

Salary Information:

This position is in schedule-range with an
annual salary of $76,960 - $110,240 (or $37 - $53 per hour), plus excellent benefits.

A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details:

WisDOT does
not sponsor work visas.

Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

WisDOT is not an E-Verify employer.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit.

This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

It is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because the position is required to report to the Madison, Wisconsin on extremely short notice.

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Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must detail having experience in all the following in order to be considered**:

Providing consultation on database management principles and/or implementing strategies related to data classification, data quality, or database security.
Leading crossfunctional teams to coordinate data collection, data cleanup, and data documentation.
Collaborating with data stewards and custodians to develop policies, standards, and/or p