CJIS Compliance and Data Governance Manager
- 497186
- Full-Time
- Closing on: Nov 3 2026
- Academic Affairs
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Department: Academic Affairs Salary: $72,265 - $88,524
Position will be located at 1801 Main
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The CJIS Compliance and Data Governance Manager serves as the Center for Crime, Urban Research, & Education''s (C-CURE) The position serves as C-CURE''s lead authority for the management, governance, security, integration, quality, documentation, access, and appropriate use of all data held or managed by the Center, including law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, research, administrative, and geospatial data. The position maintains operational oversight of C-CURE''s data environment throughout the data lifecycle, from acquisition and ingestion through storage, integration, access, analysis, sharing, retention, archiving, and disposition. The position is responsible for implementing, monitoring, documenting, and maintaining CJIS-compliant data management and security practices within C-CURE, in coordination with appropriate university officials, information technology and security personnel, and external criminal justice partners.
DUTIES:
- Manages, secures, and maintains law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, and research datasets in compliance with CJIS Security Policy requirements and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Develops and implements data governance policies, standard operating procedures, data-sharing agreements, and security protocols that support research initiatives, organizational goals, and external partnerships.
- Monitors data quality and conducts validation procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, completeness, and integrity of data across multiple systems and sources.
- Designs, maintains, and optimizes databases, data warehouses, and data integration processes that support C-CURE research, evaluation, and reporting activities.
- Develops reports, dashboards, data dictionaries, metadata standards, and technical documentation that support data accessibility, transparency, and informed decision-making.
- Collaborates with law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections organizations, governmental entities, researchers, and university personnel to facilitate secure data acquisition, exchange, integration, and GIS project implementation.
- Assists with grant-funded projects, research studies, and special initiatives by providing secure data management, reporting, and analytical support.
- Manages user access controls, audit logs, encryption standards, data retention schedules, and other administrative security measures to ensure ongoing compliance with information security and data governance requirements.
MARGINAL DUTIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, data management, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data management, data integration, database administration, information systems, research data management, or related fields.
- Experience managing sensitive and confidential criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, court, or public safety data.
- Experience implementing and maintaining CJIS-compliant security controls and data governance practices.
- Experience developing, implementing, or monitoring data governance policies, standard operating procedures, data-use agreements, or data-sharing protocols.
License/Certification:
- CJIS Security Awareness Certification or comparable information security credentials.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master''s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience working with research centers, higher education institutions, government agencies, law enforcement organizations, or criminal justice agencies.
- Experience with cloud-based secure environments, SQL databases, ETL processes, and data integration platforms.
- Experience supporting federally funded research projects and complex data-sharing partnerships.
- Experience supporting CJIS audits, security assessments, compliance reviews, or remediation activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of CJIS Security Policy requirements and criminal justice information systems.
- Knowledge of database design, administration, and data architecture principles.
- Knowledge of data governance, stewardship, and records management practices.
- Knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk management frameworks.
- Knowledge of data integration, extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) methodologies.
- Knowledge of research data lifecycle management and documentation standards.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing confidential information.
- Knowledge of cloud-based secure environments, SQL databases, ETL processes, and data integration platforms.
- Knowledge of NIST security standards, data privacy regulations, and information governance frameworks.
Skills:
- Skill in database administration and management.
- Skill in SQL, database query development, and data extraction.
- Skill in data quality assessment and validation.
- Skill in security and access control administration.
- Skill in documentation and technical writing.
- Skill in dashboard development and reporting.
- Skill in project management and stakeholder coordination.
- Advanced proficiency with data management tools and platforms.
Abilities:
- Ability to maintain and safeguard highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to interpret and apply CJIS Security Policy requirements in operational and research environments.
- Ability to develop effective data governance and information security procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex data management issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder requirements simultaneously.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with criminal justice agencies and research partners.
- Ability to design and maintain GIS solutions that support public safety operations, research initiatives, and strategic planning.
- Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Primary Work:
Location:
- Office and out in community settings.
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
- Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.