Data Manager - Racial Equity

The Office of Racial Equity (ORE) is seeking a Racial Justice Data Manager to lead critical work within the Division of Racial Justice Statistics.

This role will drive improvements in how Vermont collects, analyzes, and shares racial justice data, ensuring both accuracy and accessibility. The Data Manager will oversee the development of public-facing data tools, visualizations, and websites, coordinating with the Agency of Digital Services on systems, enhancements, and long-term strategy. They will prepare analysis and recommendations to strengthen data quality, provide testimony before the Legislature, and represent the Division in meetings with Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Councils. The position may also establish research partnerships and contracts with external partners, review and manage research requests, and ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. In addition, the Data Manager will supervise staff responsible for data management and applications.

This position will be responsible for:

• Applying equity principles to traditional research methods while maintaining analytical rigor.
• Interpreting and managing large, complex datasets, and developing sophisticated queries to integrate and summarize disparate sources.
• Designing and reviewing statistical analyses using methods such as regression, survey sampling, and experimental design.
• Communicating complex findings clearly through reports, visualizations, and presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
• Overseeing and coordinating the work of technical specialists in data systems and information management.
• Understanding and applying state and federal confidentiality laws, security standards, and access policies.
• Bringing strong problem-solving skills to analyze complex activities, relationships, and policies, and to craft sound, defensible recommendations.

The anticipated approximate starting salary range is from $75k to $90k.

This position, Data Manager (Job Requisition #53120), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Xusana Davis atxusana.davis@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed largely in an office setting, with some in-state travel required. Incumbents are required to have access to reliable transportation for frequent travel within the state. Some work outside of the normal work schedule or overtime duty may be occasionally required. Strong differences of opinion and emotionally charged situations may be encountered.

Bachelor's degree or higher in data science, computer science, geographic information systems, sociology/anthropology, criminal justice, or related field AND three (3) or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: statistical or analysis, data science, program/project management, or policy development.

OR

Five (5) or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: statistical or analysis, data science, program/project management, or policy development.

Professional or volunteer experience in a field related to equity, social justice, and/or diversity/inclusion.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.