CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT VPC

Deputy Director of Data Standards and Governance

Deputy Director of Data Standards and Governance

Department: Data Systems and Analytics

Reports to: Director of Data Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time

Job Location: Washington, D.C. (preferred) or Remote 

About Us

The Voter Participation Center (VPC) is the nation’s largest non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to registering and mobilizing voters from the New American Majority (NAM) – people of color, unmarried women, and young people – who make up the majority of the potential electorate, but have been historically underrepresented in political participation and power. Using direct mail, digital and social media outreach, guided by rigorous data science and experimentation, and working closely with many partner organizations, VPC connects with millions of voters each year, building the foundation for a more representative democracy.

The Center for Voter Information (CVI) is VPC’s partner organization and is a separate but affiliated 501(c)(4) non-profit that works to engage both the NAM as well as members of the broader electorate who share their values.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Data Engineering, the Deputy Director of Data Standards & Governance will manage data governance & quality assurance processes for the Data Systems and Analytics Department. They will be responsible for establishing the standards for a variety of internal and external data products, build tools to assess whether these standards are met, and assist program staff where necessary in updating or altering datasets to reach these standards. They should be someone who cares deeply about creating a team culture in support of shared standards, process documentation, and accessibility to systems. 

This is a full-time position. While we prefer candidates to be based out of our Washington, D.C. office, where our staff work a hybrid schedule coming into the office Tuesday and Wednesday,  remote candidates are also welcomed to apply. This position is on a team that is partially remote and partially DC-based.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Create standards for data cleanliness, validity and uniformity in collaboration with program staff according to organizational needs and industry best practices.
  • Build quality-control tests and processes to ensure these standards are met, and to diagnose what problems need to be addressed if they are not met in any given instance.
  • Assist program staff in applying fixes and updates to ensure standards are met and adhered-to.
  • Codify, update, and enforce data ecosystem standards governing data, use of data tools (including SQL databases, cloud data storage systems, virtual machines, etc.), data storage, documentation and  data sharing, and version control utilization.
  • Lead trainings on quality assurance and  data ecosystem standards for technical users.
  • Create and  manage reports on internal and external data quality and adherence to standards.
  • Lead projects creating, updating, and managing program and source data archive systems and  processes.
  • Engage the department to provide and obtain feedback on areas for improvement and collaboration to achieve strong outcomes in data standards and governance.

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience implementing  rigorous data quality standards.
  • Experience utilizing documentation and  training to drive adherence to technical norms.
  • Strong communication and  project management skills.
  • 3+ years of experience with SQL.
  • 2+ years of experience with responsibility for quality assurance outcomes.
  • 2+ years of experience with regular technical writing and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • 4+ years of experience managing pieces of a multi-user cloud data ecosystem; education may be substituted for professional experience on the following basis: (1) a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience or (2) an advanced degree and 1+ year of experience.

Nice-To-Haves

  • Previous experience with data in politics.
  • Previous experience in civic engagement, organizing or political campaigns.
  • Previous experience utilizing Python and R for ETL and/or analysis in cloud environments.
  • Experience taking a software system from design all the way to deployment and maintenance.
  • Experience with code version control tools such as Git, BitKeeper, or  Mercurial. 
  • Experience with code-as-infrastructure tools such as Docker, Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform. 
  • Experience with documentation management systems such as  Notion, Confluence, or wiki systems).
  • Ability to be based from our Washington, D.C. office.

Salary and Benefits 

The salary range for this position is between $94,573.13 and $109,407.67 annually, commensurate with experience. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and immediate family members; 100% employer-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance for employees; generous paid time off; professional development stipend; access to a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, and more.

How To Apply 

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? We encourage you to still apply! Interested candidates can APPLY HERE. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by February 12, 2024 for early consideration. References are not contacted until you are notified. 

VPC-CVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. We strongly value the leadership of people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and other traditionally marginalized communities, and encourage candidates from these communities to apply.

We strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At VPC-CVI, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals.