Data Integration and Analytics Project Manager - Time Limited

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Leads the development and implementation of Salt Lake County’s cross-system data strategy to support behavioral health and justice system transformation. Collaborates with County’s IT, data privacy, and agency data teams to establish enterprise data governance frameworks, enable secure and effective data sharing across agencies, and implement an integrated data system to support performance measurement and decision making for the Behavioral Health and Justice Action Plan.

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, data science, information systems, criminal justice, or a related field, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including three (3) years of project management experience involving data and/or information technology efforts or other complex projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting or hybrid work environment.

• Leads collaborative efforts to design, develop, coordinate, and implement an integrated cross-agency data infrastructure required to support the County’s Behavioral Health and Justice Reform initiatives.
• Leads efforts to establish a long-term vision for data integration and ensures alignment with County priorities, policy goals, and system-wide outcomes.
• Serves as the County lead for cross-agency behavioral health and criminal justice data collaboration, bringing together departments, state agencies, courts, law enforcement, service providers, and other partners to align data-sharing practices and system objectives.
• Facilitates and leads the cross-agency Data and Analytics Workgroup and other related meetings by establishing agendas, facilitating meaningful participation, tracking action items and ensuring follow-up related to data integration, system performance, and technology implementation.
• Coordinates with County IT and Data Privacy teams to develop and manage data governance structures, including policies, MOUs, procedures, and protocols related to data sharing, privacy, and data security, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding data privacy, confidentiality, and information security.
• Supports the County’s efforts to evaluate, procure, implement, and maintain technology solutions that enable an integrated data system.
• Oversees and coordinates the development of performance indicators, dashboards, reports, and other analytical tools to support monitoring of behavioral health and justice system outcomes.
• Prepares data summaries, reports, and presentations for County leadership, advisory bodies, partner agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Identifies gaps in data availability, quality, and integration across systems and coordinates efforts with partner agencies to improve data reliability, standardization, and accessibility aligned with the behavioral health and criminal justice systems.
• Monitors emerging best practices, technology solutions, and national models related to behavioral health and criminal justice data integration.

• Project management principles and technology implementation processes
• Performance measurement, program evaluation, and outcomes-based management
• Data visualization and reporting tools to communicate complex information
• Federal, state, and local regulations related to confidential or protected data
• Behavioral health, criminal justice, and human services systems
• Methods for integrating and managing data across multiple systems and organizations 

• Convene and facilitate a multi-agency workgroup, including establishing agendas, facilitating meaningful participation, and tracking action items and follow-up
• Build trust and working relationships with partners who have different priorities, mandates, and levels of capacity
• Foster consensus among diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals, priorities, and next steps
• Coordinate with service-based programs and information technology partners to come to alignment on technology infrastructure to meet goals.
• Overcome data sharing hesitation and hold partners accountable to engage in the data infrastructure and ensure appropriate data are being shared
• Analyze data and translate complex information into clear insights
• Develop reports and data visualizations
• Coordinate projects involving multiple agencies and stakeholders
• Identify gaps in data systems and recommend solutions
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with sensitive data
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while working independently or as part of a team
• Understand and work within data governance, data sharing, privacy laws, and information security practices