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Deputy Director, Center for Government Excellence

Summary
Centers for Civic Impact is seeking a Deputy Director for its Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) who will be responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing the implementation of technical assistance efforts which support the use of data and evidence for improved decision making by the public sector. In addition, the GovEx Deputy Director is responsible for managing a growing team of subject matter experts and other staff responsible for coordination with our partner organizations. The GovEx Deputy Director will be responsible for developing and managing program initiatives, embedding an equity framework, and ensuring the successful implementation of GovEx’s service delivery model which focuses on the areas of data management and use, open data, performance management, and advanced analytics.


In addition to real-world experience using data in the public sector, the GovEx Deputy Director must be a strong leader with excellent management skills. The Deputy Director will work with the Govex Director to continue to build and direct a team which supports Mayors’ offices and other city leaders to build sustainable data programs, as well as with governments who engage in fee-for-service technical assistance.


The selected candidate must possess a proven track record of success in the public sector, have experience navigating an academic environment, and be able to build relationships at all levels, from residents to elected officials.
The position reports to the Director of the Center for Government Excellence.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Program Management (25%)
● Participate in and help lead the development of GovEx’s organizational goals, planning, and strategic development
● Partner regularly with the Director to develop short-term and long-term strategies and objectives, and detail the progress and status of various priorities with partner organizations and funders
● Manage multiple programs and coordinate with staff, partner organizations, and philanthropic funders in collaboration with the GovEx Director
● Assist the Director in managing a growing and diverse portfolio of programs in Assist in defining clear goals for the center and measuring progress towards those goals in coordination with Civic Impact’s Monitoring & Evaluation team
● Contribute to grant writing and other development efforts, as appropriate, and proactively elevate the GovEx’s international profile, creating opportunities for expanded influence
● Identify new opportunities to improve internal processes that allow the successful implementation GovEx’s service delivery model
● Support the teams at Civic Impact and its associated centers in the effective development of best practices related to government data usage, including resources for GovEx scopes, services, and activities
● Collaborate with outside institutions and organizations to develop approaches and materials that are locally applicable
● Maintain an understanding of trends in government data usage, including open data, performance management, analytics, and other areas as identified by Civic Impact and its associated centers
● Participate in the development of materials presenting data trends and results seen in cities
● Refining and overseeing implementation methods for service delivery, including scoping sessions

Staff Management (65%)
● Assist the Director in managing and appropriately growing a team of GovEx subject matter experts
● Onboard and provide regular training to GovEx staff in best practices and delivery methods
● Assign GovEx staff to technical assistance projects and oversee their successful completion of these efforts
● Manage, supervise, and coach a team to set strategic goals and support a values-based organization and team culture that makes GovEx a great place to work
● In collaboration with the Director, serve as hiring manager, including development of onboarding and evaluation plans
● Manage ongoing professional development of staff to improve team talent, skills, and capacity

External Relations (10%)
● Build and maintain strong relationships with city leaders, elected officials, and other critical stakeholders
● Representing GovEx to external stakeholders including governments, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and academic and public sector leaders
● Conduct outreach to government executives and senior staffers in support of GovEx Senior Advisors' efforts
● Serve as an internationally recognized thought leader for data management, performance management, and advanced analytics

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):
● Bachelor’s degree required.
● Five years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
● Master’s degree in public policy or related field
● At least five years of experience in the field of public sector data use
● Experience managing diverse teams
● Experience in the creation or direction of performance management or data analytics programs
● A record of strong professional achievements in public policy, public administration, or a related field
● Proven ability to develop, manage, and thrive in relationships with public sector executives and senior staffers
● Seasoned personnel skills to manage a team of mid-level professionals
● Ability to work in and lead teams in an result-driven workplace
● Extensive familiarity with government, nonprofit, and philanthropic stakeholders
● Understanding of and ability to communicate stories about the impact data usage has on the public sector

Special knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● A strong understanding of quantitative research methods, and the ability to work with, and understand, complex datasets
● Familiarity with presenting complex quantitative and qualitative research and analytical findings
● Familiarity with in Python, SQL, JavaScript and/or R, and GIS software
● Knowledge of how to create data visualizations in D3.js, RStudio,or Tableau
● Experience with Microsoft Office, G Suite, and project management applications
● Familiarity with learning management systems
● Experience using project management and collaboration software such as Asana and Slack
● Demonstrated effectiveness in coordinating with subject matter experts
● Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods
● Excellent oral, written, communications, and research skills
● Commitment to a collegial workplace
● Capacity to work independently and in a results-oriented workplace
● Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

Supervisory responsibility (indicate the number and type of persons supervised by hat incumbent):
(4) Sr. Research Data Analyst WT Senior Advisors
(2) Sr. Research Program Coordinator WT Program Coordinators

Classified Title:Program Manager
Working Title: Deputy Director, Center for Government Excellence
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range:Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 5/37.5
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 01-MD:Homewood Campus
Department name: 60006654-KSAS - Centers for Civic Impact
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
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