Technical Project Leader-DEP

KLC Consulting, Inc.

Requirement for:      Project Leader - Tallahassee Florida

Contact:                     Maggie Manning: 850-270-9732, MManning@klcinc.us

End Client:                Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Tallahassee FL 32399

Due Date:                   April 30, 5pm EST

Duration:                   Through June 30, 2024. Multiple POs may be issued to effectuate the whole Contract term. Estimated 1880 hours per year.

Primary Work: Serve as Information Manager for the Department’s Data & Analytics (D&A) Office.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Consultant will work on-site at the Bob Martinez Center (BMC), 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee. DEP reserves the right to change this work site to another DEP building within Tallahassee to meet the needs of the Department. DEP will provide a PC/laptop and associated software to meet the services required within this contract. DEP will provide a desk (cubicle) and chair, network account and other applications as required for the position. This will also include standard office supplies such as paper, pens and pencils.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required for Submission - MUST COMPLETE and Include a total of the three (3) documents

1.      Consultant Resume: professional summary; technical skills; education qualification; work history; roles and responsibilities; tools and technologies, KSA’s.

2.      Appendix D: Candidate References & Skills (DEP may conduct reference checks) (See Attached)

3.      Appendix F: Resume Self-Certification Form. Must use the consultant’s legal name as it appears on official documents, e.g., Form I-9. (See Attached)

Appendix B: Position Tasks to be performed:

·         Data Discovery and Inventory: Identify, catalog, and classify data assets, including datasets, databases, and metadata.

·         Catalog Metadata Management: Work with data stewards to develop and maintain standardized metadata descriptions for data assets, capturing key attributes such as data source, format, structure, quality, and usage restrictions.

·         Taxonomy Development: Define and implement data classification schemas, taxonomies, and ontologies to organize and categorize data assets according to IT standards, domain-specific topics, themes, and attributes.

·         Data Profiling and Quality Assessment: Conduct data profiling and quality assessment activities to evaluate the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data assets, identifying data gaps, anomalies, and errors, together with the data stewards and data-source Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

·         Data Governance Support: Collaborate with data governance members to establish and enforce data cataloging policies, standards, and procedures that promote consistency, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

·         Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with data owners, stewards, consumers, and stakeholders across the department to understand their data needs, requirements, and priorities, and ensure that cataloged data assets meet their expectations.

·         Training and Documentation: Provide training and documentation support to data stewards on data cataloging best practices, tools, and processes, enabling them to effectively discover, access, and utilize all data resources.

·         Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff members and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in D&A practices.

·         Implement and monitor data governance processes, including data access controls, data retention policies, and data life cycle management.

·         Coordinate with D&A team, data governance members, and department staff working with D&A to improve the quality, integrity, and governance of data assets within the department.