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This position will be within the Health Department's innovative Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS). The CPHDS is working to strengthen citywide population health surveillance by better linking public health, healthcare, and social service data to fully characterize and improve the health of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy (BDTS) is dedicated to the development of the new data ecosystem and infrastructure. BDTS will house the CPHDS' governance, partnerships, product management, data engineering, and data visualization work. Duties will include but not be limited to: overseeing staff, their outreach, collaborative assessment and development of data policies covering the data lifecycle of DOHMH data sources both on prem and as they are incorporated into the Center for Population Health Data Science central cloud-based data platform; assessing existing agency and data source-specific data policies; identifying and prioritizing data policy development necessary for maintaining a central agency Data Governance framework that align with the agency's developing central data platform and roadmap; introducing and developing data governance policies that facilitate standardization across agency's data assets; reviewing policies to ensure a positive effect on business outcomes; developing and revising policies to establish accountability by mapping roles and responsibilities for the various data governance functions; ensuring that new policies connect to business outcomes; engaging data steward participation and ownership in development of data source specific policies and standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with governance policies; overseeing data stewardship and administration of New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Medicaid and hospital discharge data; liaising directly with NYS department of health and SHIN-NY respective qualified entities facilitating timely data deliverables, respective data use authorizations; supervising SPARCS, Medicaid and electronic health record stewards and Vital Data coordinator administrating authorizations, commissioning, and decommissioning access, managing data retention and destruction; supporting the integration of data sharing procedures into DOHMH data sharing policies while maintaining compliance with data stewards DUAs; overseeing the timely updates to overriding legal agreements with NYSDOH, RHIOs and the SHIN-NY, as needed; facilitating development and monitoring of central agency Data Use Agreements and support consultation with agency members following the data use agreement standard operating procedures; supervising policy analyst supporting items above and conducting periodic reviews of Federal, State and local policy and regulations or DUAs that potentially affect DOHMH data sharing, its interoperability, privacy and related technologies; utilizing key stakeholder groups for reviewing and implementing data governance policy by type; supporting the Data Governance implementation manager, data catalog specialist and data monitoring analyst ensuring that policies align with practice; developing knowledge and expertise on agency data sources and their governance, liaising with division stewards and decision makers; supporting Senior Director and colleagues through information management and preparation of presentations and communications that facilitate policy assessment, development and implementation and supports the central coordination of the data governance framework; conducting other duties as assigned. Preferred skills include a Masters or Doctorate level degree in library science, computer science, information systems and data management, data governance, policy and/or data privacy and protection law - any or all with public health background preferable. Three or more years of experience working in (preferably health) data management, data privacy, and information security. Excellent writing and communication skills. Personable, pro-active, and self-motivated with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple levels of organization in a virtual or face-to-face environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to meet time sensitive requests. High degree of self-awareness, humility, and diplomacy. Prioritization and time management skills. Why you should work for us: Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website. Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. Job Security: You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.