Chief Data Officer (CDO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Data Officer to lead its data and analytics strategy, team, infrastructure, partnerships, and governance. The role will establish analytic priorities and standards, ensure data quality and responsible access, and integrate quantitative findings with policy research, community perspectives, and program experience. The CDO will turn evidence into actionable insights that inform strategic and programmatic decisions, assess emerging opportunities, and support evidence-based approaches. Responsibilities also include developing thought leadership, engaging external stakeholders, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and managing related budgets and resources. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in health care data and analytics, health services research, public health, health policy, or a related field, including significant leadership of multidisciplinary teams. Strong expertise with complex health care datasets, SQL, data infrastructure, governance, privacy, security, and visualization is required; familiarity with Python, R, or comparable tools is also expected. Applicants should be able to synthesize quantitative and qualitative evidence, communicate technical findings to diverse audiences, and demonstrate knowledge of health policy and delivery systems. A relevant master’s degree or higher is preferred, along with experience in mission-driven settings, public-sector partnerships, Medicaid data, and emerging analytics technologies.