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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $60,091.20 - $84,177.60 (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Results and Information

Location: Augusta, Me

Opening Date: March 18, 2026

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Data Governance Coordinator to play a key leadership role in advancing a data-driven culture within the Department by leading the development, implementation, and oversight of policies, processes, and frameworks that ensure the effective management, quality, security, and compliance of the Department’s data assets. Working with considerable independence and collaboration across technical teams, business units, compliance stakeholders, and other state agencies, the coordinator establishes enterprise data governance standards, guides cross-functional teams through discovery and documentation of data practices, and promotes data integrity, accessibility, and literacy to support informed decision-making and organizational goals.

Preferred candidates will have a degree and experience in data management, data analytics, or data science.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards for the Department.

• Lead data governance committees, councils, and workgroups to align data practices with organizational and statewide goals.

• Partner with IT, business units, and legal/compliance teams to ensure adherence to data privacy, protection, and security regulations.

• Collaboratively define and monitor data quality standards and ensures data consistency across systems and programs.

• Lead discovery and requirements sessions with diverse subject matter experts to define data models and business rules.

• Document governance processes, decision points, and compliance requirements with exceptional clarity and accuracy.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate data-related risks in coordination with enterprise risk management efforts.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to managers and peers on data governance best practices and adoption strategies.

• Works to develop and implement a department-wide data literacy program to promote understanding and responsible data use.

• Serves as a liaison between technical and operational staff to ensure that data supports decision-making, transparency, and accountability.

• Monitors governance metrics and supports continuous improvement of data management practices.

What You Bring:

• Self-directed leadership: Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and move projects forward with minimal guidance.

• Transportation data ecosystem expertise: Broad understanding of transportation data sources and how they integrate to support state and departmental decision-making.

• Data governance leadership: Proven ability to lead managers and cross-functional teams in implementing governance best practices, facilitating discovery, and defining requirements.

• Communication and documentation excellence: Strong skills in documenting data processes, requirements, and governance outcomes and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Data management and analytics knowledge: Understanding of data lifecycle management, data quality, metadata, master data management, analytics, databases, and data warehousing concepts.

• Continuous improvement and data literacy focus: Growth mindset with the ability to improve business processes and build programs that strengthen data literacy and trust across the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

A combination of formal education (undergraduate to graduate level), training, and/or experience demonstrating proficiency and seasoning in business systems analysis, development, and configuration. Additional specialized education and/or experience may be required in related fields such as finance, taxes, computer technology, or other subject matter directly related to the specific position.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

*If you require a paper application or for general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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