Data Officer

Holds responsibility for developing, promoting, and overseeing implementation of data as an asset and the establishment and enforcement of data-related strategies, policies, standards, processes, and governance.

Tasks

The concrete work activities defined for this role in the DCWF v5.1 spreadsheet. Core tasks are required for the role; additional tasks are associated but not mandatory.

• T1018 additional Ensure all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals.
• T2416 additional Facilitate interactions between internal and external partner decision makers to synchronize and integrate courses of action in support of objectives.
• T2558 additional Maintain relationships with internal and external partners involved in cyber planning or related areas.
• T524 additional Develop and maintain strategic plans.
• T529 additional Develop data standards, policies, and procedures.
• T559C additional Oversee the evaluation of contracts to ensure compliance with funding, legal, and program requirements.
• T5841 additional Advise higher level leadership on critical data management issues.
• T5842 additional Analyze existing and planned data investments to ensure they address key business problems, are compatible with the organization's mission, and align with the target data architecture.
• T5867 additional Create policies for effective data management (e.g., data sharing agreements and security policies).
• T5869 additional Demonstrate to executive stakeholders how data and analytics initiatives address agency challenges.
• T5874 additional Develop a data management strategy that helps to prioritize investments and resource allocations (e.g., data analytics, data infrastructure).
• T5875 additional Develop an organizational change management plan to support a data management strategy.
• T5886 additional Facilitate cross-sharing of best practices for data usage.
• T5894 additional Lead the development and documentation of solutions for assigned data analytical objectives and projects.
• T5895 additional Lead the improvement of data system design processes that affect the success and continuation of key programs.
• T5896 additional Maintain current knowledge of advancements in DoD AI Ethical Principles and Responsible AI.
• T5898 additional Manage risk to the data program.
• T5903 additional Oversee the management of data classification and handling requirements.
• T5913 additional Remove barriers to data acquisition, collection, and curation efforts required for AI solutions.
• T5917 additional Set strategic priorities by leveraging data insights.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

KSA statements define what a person filling this role knows or can do. "Knowledge" is what they must know, "Skill" is what they can perform, and "Ability" is a durable capacity they bring to the work.

• A6040 ability core Ability to assess and forecast manpower requirements to meet organizational objectives.
• A7001 ability core Ability to inspire and lead a culture of innovation.
• A7110 ability core Ability to understand technology, management, and leadership issues related to organization processes and problem solving.
• K0079 knowledge core Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI]).
• K0120 knowledge core Knowledge of sources, characteristics, and uses of the organization’s data assets.
• K0296 knowledge core Knowledge of how information needs and collection requirements are translated, tracked, and prioritized across the extended enterprise.
• K3591 knowledge core Knowledge of organization objectives, leadership priorities, and decision-making risks.
• K7014 knowledge core Knowledge of data acquisition, collection, and curation best practices required for AI solutions.
• K7015 knowledge core Knowledge of data architecture and data services implementation.
• K7016 knowledge core Knowledge of data model development (e.g., conceptual, logical, and physical).
• K7019 knowledge core Knowledge of data security roles and responsibilities.
• K7020 knowledge core Knowledge of DoD AI Ethical Principles (e.g., responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable, and governable).
• K7029 knowledge core Knowledge of how to collect, store, and monitor data.
• K7036 knowledge core Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to AI, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government.
• S6915A skill core Skill in communicating with all levels of the organization, including senior/mid-level executives, and operational-level personnel (e.g., interpersonal skills, approachability, effective listening skills, appropriate use of style and language for the audience).
• S7063 skill core Skill in developing enterprise-level/Agency-level policies.
• S7074 skill core Skill in performing strategic-level analysis to develop Enterprise Data Management (EDM) strategies.
• K0942 knowledge additional Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.
• K3146 knowledge additional Knowledge of both internal and external customers and partner organizations, including information needs, objectives, structure, capabilities, etc.
• K3356 knowledge additional Knowledge of organization policies and planning concepts for partnering with internal and/or external organizations.
• K6250 knowledge additional Knowledge of Workforce Framework, work roles, and associated tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• K6290 knowledge additional Knowledge of how to leverage government research and development centers, think tanks, academic research, and industry systems.

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