Program Overview
Seeking a contractor to support the Data Governance Analyst; Compliance Manager on:
1. tasks to establish a data governance framework,
2. day-to-day core operations of the Data Governance program, and
3. 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
Semi-Annually Review, summarize, and
upload the Compliance
Risk Assessment Report,
which includes the
Evaluation of risks related
to data handling and
recommend mitigation
strategies. Propose
mitigation strategies.
What Works Cities
Assessment Dashboard
Uploads and Responses
Within 120 days of hire Work with the Data Gov &
Compliance Mgr. to create
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
Create / Tailor a 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
Work with the Data Gov &
Compliance Mgr. to create
and upload a Data
Stewardship Roles Matrix
Assignment of ownership
and accountability across
departments.
What Works Cities
Assessment Dashboard
Uploads and Responses
As required for audits Prepare and 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 Work with the Data Gov &
Compliance Mgr. to create
an 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.
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30303
