Chief Data & Privacy Officer

Description
The Chief Data & Privacy Officer (CDPO) is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data strategy, data governance, and privacy frameworks across the consolidated clients territory. Reporting directly to the CIO, this position sets the direction for data maturity, analytics adoption, data privacy, and responsible data use.
The CDPO will collaborate with department leaders, legal teams, audit and performance, IT security, and external partners to build and mature the City-County's approach to data. This role requires a strategic leader who can influence across agencies, establish new standards, and drive organization-wide change. As an appointed executive role, it offers significant visibility and long-term career trajectory.
Skills
data governance, stakeholder management, data architecture, change management, business intelligence, cloud computing, azure, regulatory compliance, program management, data modeling
Additional Skills & Qualifications
**Minimum Qualifications Required**
- Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science/Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: 10+ years in IT/data (architecture, systems lifecycle, infrastructure planning/operations)
- Leadership: 3+ years leading enterprise technology or data programs
- Candidates must be able to translate complex technical and privacy concepts for non-technical executives, use data to inform strategy and decision-making, and work effectively with cross-functional leadership across operations, legal, audit, security, and executive management. Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently with minimal oversight, and maintain confidentiality at all times
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Advanced Education: Master's in CS/Information Systems/Data Science/Analytics, or a Law degree with a privacy focus
- Certifications: CIPP, CIPM, and/or SDS (senior Data Scientist)
- Contextual Experience: Public sector or regulated industry experience; familiarity with privacy/open data and records retention (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, FERPA)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
- Bi-weekly pay schedule - Employer-paid basic life insurance - Optional supplemental life insurance available at age-based rates - PERF Hybrid Retirement Plan option (includes a pension + 3% employer-paid contribution to ASA) - INPRS My Choice Retirement Savings Plan option (3% employer-paid contribution to ASA + additional employer contribution with vesting schedule) - Immediate vesting in the employee's Annuity Savings Account (ASA) - Additional voluntary ASA contributions allowed up to 10%, for a total potential contribution of 13% - Vesting schedule for My Choice employer contributions (20% per year; fully vested at 5 years)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.