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Program Overview
Seeking a contractor to support the implementation of the What Works Cities (WWC) Certification Program powered by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The goal is to complete the work to obtain all three of the What Works Cities Certifications (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) within 18 - 24 months. The Data Governance Analyst will complete all WWC assessment stages and tasks related to the completion of the What Works Cities Certifications.
Objectives
Complete the tasks and milestones and provide support to achieve the What Works Cities (WWC) Certifications (Silver, Gold, and Platinum). Silver Certification should be achieved within 6 to 8 months from hire or an assessment should be provided within 90 days of hire explaining why certification cannot be obtained within the deadline and recommending the steps to obtain the certification and a new deadline date.
Work closely with the Data Governance & Compliance Manager and provide support on tasks related to creating a data governance framework.
Maintain and upload documents and information into the What Works Cities (WWC) Assessment and Results for America Dashboard which is a centralized tracking system for certification metrics and activities. The first step toward achieving Certification is completing an online self-Assessment. This Assessment includes more than 40 criteria, organized around eight foundational practice areas, which define the fundamentals of data-driven governance.
Ensure consistent communication of progress and milestones.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
Coordinate and consult with WWC Results for America support staff and technical assistance providers to complete the Assessment stages in the dashboard.
Provide program management & implementation.
Working closely with the Data Governance & Compliance Manager, obtain data and documentation to assess current practices and gaps relative to WWC standards.
Log, track, and maintain evidence and artifacts required for certification using WWC?s framework.
Provide progress tracking & communication.
Establish and maintain a project or program management dashboard or reporting structure to monitor all progress separate from the WWC Dashboard.
Deliver monthly updates.
Provide WWC milestone documentation and prepare for key check-ins.
Support preparation and submission of the official WWC application and self-assessment.
The Contractor will provide the following services:
Program and Progress Tracking
Develop and maintain Program documentation including milestones, deliverables, and decision logs.
Establish and manage a program tracking system to log, monitor, and report on the status of various initiatives.
Create standardized reporting templates.
Draft regular program updates, presentations, and summary briefs.
Create internal communications campaigns to promote understanding and adoption of What Works Cities practices and tools.
Create change management strategies to support culture shift toward data-driven governance.
Systems and Tools Integration
Working with the Data Governance & Compliance Manager, assist with identifying enhancements to workflows, dashboards, or integrations needed to support analytics and performance monitoring.
Deliverables: (Working with the Data Governance and Compliance Manager)
Deliverable
Due Date / Frequency
Description
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
Within 90 days of hire
Obtain and Upload the Data Governance Framework and Data Governance Committee meeting charter and meeting documents, to include the foundational document outlining governance structure, roles, standards, and policies.
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
Semi-Annually
Upload the Compliance Risk Assessment Report, which includes the Evaluation of risks related to data handling and recommend mitigation strategies.
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
Within 120 days of hire
Upload the Data Policy & Standards Manual, which is a comprehensive guide outlining data classification, security, and access protocols.
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
First training session within 6 months of hire
Ongoing; updated annually
Upload the Training Program & Materials Curriculum and materials for internal training on data governance and compliance.
Data Governance Training
Assist with providing training sessions regularly scheduled and provided on an ongoing basis.
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
Within 60 days of framework
Upload Data Stewardship Roles Matrix Assignment of ownership and accountability across departments.
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
As required for audits
Upload Audit Support Documentation Packet, Documentation of compliance practices, risk logs, and response actions.
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
Every 3 months
Quarterly Governance Status Report Updates on metrics, training participation, compliance issues, and improvements.
What Works Cities Assessment Dashboard Uploads and Responses
Within 150 days of hire
Upload Incident Response & Escalation Protocol Procedures aligned with cybersecurity for responding to data breaches or misuse.
Ongoing Deliverables:
Weekly Reports: Tracking hours worked, deliverables, and progress updates.
Monthly Status Updates: Detailed insights into project milestones and next steps.
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