Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. 

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Salt Lake County is seeking a Data Governance and Integration Manager to lead the implementation of cross-sector data and technology efforts outlined in recommendations 22-25 of its Behavioral Health and Justice Action Plan (https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/mayor/action-plan/). The Plan is a ten-year, multi-faceted effort to transform how our systems address behavioral health, criminal justice and homelessness. This work reflects a rare alignment of internal momentum and external stakeholder support around a comprehensive, coordinated approach.  Reporting to the Human Services Department Director and in partnership with the County Information Technology division, the Office of Criminal Justice and Homelessness Reform as well as other county agencies (including elected officials), this position will lead the data and technology strategy, including data governance, integration and standardization across behavioral health, jail, courts, law enforcement, pretrial and parole, prosecution and defense agencies.  This role will coordinate data-sharing across internal teams and external partners, including providers, the State of Utah, and municipalities, ensuring data are accurate, accessible, and actionable. It will also work closely with program data analysts to improve data utilization and reporting to improve care coordination for individuals as well as to evaluate program outcomes. This role requires strong organizational and people skills, attention to detail, ability to work in high-pressure and evolving circumstances, and the ability to communicate effectively with state, county and municipal leaders as well as a broad spectrum of stakeholders.  This position will not lead the technical implementation of the integration technology infrastructure but will partner with technology staff to identify and implement solutions.  A strong understanding of behavioral health and justice systems is a big plus.  Funding for this position has been approved for 5 years.

JOB SUMMARY

Leads the development and implementation of Salt Lake County’s cross-system data strategy in support of behavioral health and justice system transformation. Accountable for establishing enterprise data governance frameworks for this project, enabling secure and effective data sharing across agencies, and the implementation of an integrated data infrastructure to support performance measurement and decision making.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 in data governance, data management, data integration, project management, or leading complex data or technology 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads the design, development, coordination and implementation of an integrated cross-agency data infrastructure required to support the County’s Behavioral Health and Justice Reform initiatives.
• Establishes 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 data collaboration, bringing together departments, state agencies, courts, law enforcement, service providers, and other partners to align data sharing practices and system objectives.
• Develops and manages data governance structures, including policies, MOUs, procedures, and protocols related to data sharing, privacy, and data security.
• Supports County’s work to evaluate, procure, implement, and maintain technology solutions that support an integrated data system.
• Identifies gaps in existing data systems, data availability, and data quality and partners with IT to develop and implement solutions to improve data collection, integration, and analyses.
• 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.
• Facilitates cross-agency meetings, working groups, and technical discussions related to data integration, system performance, and technology implementation.
• Identifies gaps in data availability, quality and integration across systems and leads efforts to improve data reliability, standardization, and accessibility aligned with the behavioral health and criminal justice system.
• Monitors emerging best practices, technology solutions, and national models related to behavioral health and criminal justice data integration.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to data privacy, confidentiality, and information security.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of: 

• Data governance, data sharing, privacy laws, and information security practices
• Methods for integrating and managing data across multiple systems and organizations
• Performance measurement, program evaluation, and outcomes-based management
• Data visualization and reporting tools to communicate complex information
• Relational databases, data integration tools or ETL (extract, transform, and load) processes, and statistical or programming languages
• Project management principles and technology implementation processes
• Federal, state, and local regulations related to confidential or protected data
• Behavioral health, criminal justice, and human services systems 

Skills and Abilities to:

• 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 dashboards, 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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Time-limited Appointed employees will perform work for a specified amount of time dependent on agency funding. They are exempted by law from the rights of a merit employee and work as an at-will employee.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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