Data and Information Project Manager

This position reports to Department leadership and plays a critical role in the execution and operationalization of department strategic initiatives, especially as regards technology and data. It serves in a department-wide role, working closely with program staff and subject matter experts to understand operational needs related to data and technology, and advising and supporting them with both in-house solutions and third-party vendor engagements.

Responsibilities

• Support the department with data management, process improvement, and project management.
• Update and maintain department website architecture, including posting/editing content, creating page templates, and supporting program staff to ensure compliance with federal web accessibility standards.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in the Vermont Housing Data Advisory Group, collaborating on housing data reporting mechanisms, updating housing targets, reporting progress, and modernizing data collection to improve accuracy.
• Develop and improve data visualization and reporting tools, including publicly accessible dashboards.
• Analyze process workflows and propose creative IT solutions to operational challenges.
• Engage with third-party vendors and in-house teams to implement technology solutions.

Requirements

• Experience in website content management, database management, data visualization, process improvement, and project management.
• Ability to think strategically and understand business needs while applying technical skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Excel, SQL, Azure DevOps, or other data management and visualization tools is ideal.
• Mission-driven with experience in the public or private sector on complex IT projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree AND two (2) years of recent data administration, business analysis, statistics, or design work.
• OR Bachelor’s degree AND four (4) years of recent data administration, business analysis, statistics, or design work.
• OR Associate degree AND six (6) years of recent data administration, business analysis, statistics, or design work.
• OR eight (8) years of recent experience in workforce information and data administration, analysis, statistics, or IT systems design.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for retirement: A State-defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule

Duties are typically performed in a standard office setting. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available.

This position (Job Requisition #55531) is open to all State employees and external applicants. Multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.