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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of MNA’s Executive Director, the Director of Data and Technology will work collaboratively with other Directors and MNA staff to drive, develop, and implement a strategic vision for MNA’s data and technology systems. Lead operational support functions, including workflow management and data exchange between partners and business units, ensuring secure and accurate documentation. Manage vendor relationships—covering incidents, problems, requests, changes, and resource tracking while overseeing the Data Engineer.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Data and Technology Management

1. Collaborates with business teams to drive, develop, and implement a strategic vision for MNA’s Data and Technology systems.

2. Review, update, develop, and implement data and technology policies and procedures, and standards across the organization.

3. Responsible for managing the organization, storage, extraction, and data analysis while ensuring security and confidentiality standards are met.

4. Effectively manages data quality, compliance, and the security of data and technology across all reporting processes.

5. Manage, mentor, and develop subordinates, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.

6. Remains current on the development of technological trends through trade conferences and other training opportunities and provides updates to the management team.

7. Provides day-to-day technical support and training to staff, resolving hardware, software, and technical issues.

8. Conduct a comprehensive, cross-functional audit of current IT systems to identify integration gaps, reduce redundancies, and improve operational efficiencies.

9. Manage relationships with external vendors and managed service providers to ensure delivery of high-quality and cost-effective solutions.

10. Monitor project executions for time, quality, and budget constraints.

11. Strong project management skills, including defining the target state, project milestones, and identifying and managing program risks and blockers.

12. Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors for security of membership data.

Skills, Qualifications, Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience.
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial role.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Required proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite applications.
6. A strong working knowledge of networking and office automation, and cloud systems, with in-depth experience in all phases of LAN/WAN/desktop security and telecommunications
7. Ability to manage review and audit data integrations.
8. Experience with data visualization tools like Google’s Looker Studio
9. Familiarity with database management and creating data pipelines using various sources.
10. Strong understanding of technology, including hardware and software.
11. Experience managing staff and department budget
12. Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
13. The ability to understand the Union environment and align the technology infrastructure and strategy.
14. Working knowledge of political and communications tools such as the NGP VAN, EveryAction, or similar programs that allow for electoral targeting and volunteer information collection

15. Strong project management skills, including defining the target state, project milestones, and identifying and managing program risks and blockers

1. Familiarity with a union environment preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

A salary range of $112,407 – 159,991, dependent on experience, with generous benefits including defined benefit pension, 401K matching, 100% employer-paid single and family health insurance coverage, 25 vacation days, 12 sick, and 3 personal days, along with 12 paid holidays annually. MNA is an EEO/AA Employer.

CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume, references, and salary requirements to Brenda Woodall, HR Manager at Brenda.Woodall@mnnurses.org .