Job Description
Job Description Job Title:
DMO Workstream Lead
Client:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
Office of Local and Regional Health (OLRH)
Role Summary:
The Data Management and Operations (DMO) Workstream Lead will serve as the strategic and operational advisor for the Data Modernization Initiative (DMI) and Analytics workstreams within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This role centers around modernizing DPH's approach to data stewardship, onboarding, governance, analytics standards, and information product design. This individual will drive data governance, stewardship, analytics enablement, and organizational change to support the LPH Data Solution implementation and the broader enterprise data strategy. As the chief architect and champion for data modernization across DPH, the Workstream Lead will guide the development of sustainable data operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen public health data infrastructure. This role demands an experienced leader who combines a deep understanding of public health data systems with strong execution skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will bring a clear vision for data maturity, data sharing, and equitable analytics across the agency.
Success in this role requires not only technical understanding of public health programs but also a high degree of empathy, collaboration, and cultural competence. The ideal candidate will work closely with diverse stakeholders including state officials, local health departments, and implementation partners, with the ability to listen actively, build consensus, and translate program needs into actionable system designs. A collaborative spirit and a commitment to health equity are critical.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Governance
" Serve as the lead advisor to DPH and DMI leadership on data governance, stewardship, ethics, analytics, and modernization strategy.
" Oversee the completion and execution of the Data Modernization Maturity Model (DM3) Assessment, including gap analysis and recommendations.
" Lead the creation and implementation of the Data Stewardship Organizational Change Management (OCM) Strategy and Plan.
" Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to streamline internal data sharing agreements.
" Provide oversight and strategic input to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, privacy, and public health policy.
Data Stewardship & Change Management
" Define and execute a change management roadmap for establishing a culture of data stewardship across DPH.
" Develop SCORM-compliant training programs for Data Stewards and Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) users in collaboration with DMI and OCM teams.
" Support the rollout of shared services models for analytics, stewardship, and business intelligence (BI).
Analytics & Enablement
" Guide creation of information product templates, analytic dashboards, and user-centered reporting strategies.
" Collaborate with Snowflake, Tableau, and Salesforce teams to ensure data availability and usability across the LPH Data Solution.
" Evaluate and improve accessibility, data quality, and standardization practices across departments.
Data Operations & Architecture
" Define data elements critical to OLRH's reporting obligations.
" Help shape data models and dashboards that empower local public health leaders with actionable insights.
" Ensure compliance with federal/state data privacy and health equity reporting requirements.
Change Management & Training
" Support training content development for local public health staff and OLRH personnel by ensuring public health relevance and accuracy.
" Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and stakeholder briefings, representing the public health perspective on system decisions.
" Promote system adoption by helping end users connect system features to their daily public health responsibilities.
Stakeholder Engagement
" Work directly with OLRH program directors, local public health authorities, and community partners to gather feedback, clarify needs, and co-develop solutions.
" Act as a champion for the local public health perspective during technical discussions and decision making.
Required Qualifications:
" Minimum 8 10 years of experience in data governance, public health analytics, or data modernization.
" Experience leading enterprise data strategy, stewardship, and analytics initiatives within government or public health.
" Deep knowledge of data governance best practices, enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake), and regulatory frameworks.
" Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate with both executive and technical stakeholders.
" Strong project leadership and change management experience.
" Experience supporting technology modernization efforts in public health settings.
" Demonstrated understanding of local board of health operations, public health assessments, and service delivery.
Preferred Qualifications:
" Master's or Doctoral degree in Public Health, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.
" Experience implementing DMI/CDC-aligned data strategies or maturity models such as DM3.
" Knowledge of Massachusetts public health systems, laws (e.g., M.G.L. c.111), and OLRH strategic priorities.
" Strong understanding of Massachusetts' Blueprint for Public Health Excellence, particularly its emphasis on shared services, data driven decision making, and strengthening local public health capacity.