Data Governance and Administrative Data Specialist 80-100%
- Kanton Aargau, Departement Finanzen und Ressourcen
- Aarau, AG, Switzerland
- 19/08/2026
Job Description
Aarau, near the train station
January 1, 2027 or by agreement
Working from home is possible
Your work environment
As the cantonal statistical office, we provide statistical information for the public, government, and the federal government. Using analytical methods and innovative technologies, we continuously develop our processes and products. We are a modern expert organization that readily shares its knowledge, learns from mistakes, and cultivates an active feedback culture. We are convinced that by providing high-quality official statistics that are presented promptly, easily accessible, and understandable, we are fulfilling an important public service.
Exciting tasks await:
- They play a key role in shaping the areas of data governance and open data, and together with internal stakeholders, they are building a vibrant data community.
- They shape the further development of the Administrative Data Unit and act as deputies for the management in daily operations, committees, and joint projects.
- They assume content responsibility for the cantonal data catalog and support the departments in recording and continuously updating their metadata.
- Together with specialist and IT partners, they ensure a stable, future-oriented operation of the required IT infrastructure.
What you should bring:
- You have several years of experience in a data-driven environment (e.g., data governance, data modeling, or open data), ideally in the public sector.
- They think strategically, implement pragmatically, and reliably bring projects across the finish line together with different stakeholders.
- They work independently, show a high level of initiative and have a confident demeanor.
- They communicate clearly, understandably, openly and in a manner appropriate to the target audience, both in writing and orally, and can make complex data topics tangible for a wide variety of target groups.
- They hold a master's degree in a relevant field – such as data, digitization, information management or administrative sciences.
Your work environment
As the cantonal statistical office, we provide statistical information for the public, government, and the federal government. Using analytical methods and innovative technologies, we continuously develop our processes and products. We are a modern expert organization that readily shares its knowledge, learns from mistakes, and cultivates an active feedback culture. We are convinced that by providing high-quality official statistics that are presented promptly, easily accessible, and understandable, we are fulfilling an important public service.
Benefits
Flexible working
- Part-time work is (almost) always possible
- Typically around 3 paid bridge days per year
- Option to extend the vacation by up to 10 days
- Flexible working, such as working from home
Stay healthy
- Holistic workplace health management to promote physical, mental and social well-being
- Various sports activities
Fairly paid
- Equal pay for equal work
- Service anniversary gift after 15 years
Moving forward
- Diverse professional development opportunities including internal training programs with over 180 seminars
- Participation in the costs of external training courses by arrangement
Security guard
- 16 weeks of maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks of paternity leave with full pay
- We cover approximately 60% of the pension fund contributions.
Please note that the terms of employment may vary for certain positions.
Your workplace
Department of Finance and Resources,
Statistics Aargau
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Dr. Pascal Tanner
, Head of the Administrative Data Unit
About Kanton Aargau, Departement Finanzen und Ressourcen
The Department of Economic and Internal Affairs deals with important matters for the smooth functioning of the state, the economy and society as a whole. Amongst other things it is responsible for the areas of justice, the police, communes and the economy. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports deals with all aspects in the context of basic and professional training, secondary schools and university education. It is also in charge of the promotion of cultural affairs, the preservation of cultural assets as well as sports promotion The Department of Finance and Resources is responsible for the procurement and administration of major resources so that the Canton can fulfil its tasks efficiently.Department of Health and Social Affairs The Department of Health and Social Affairs deals with different tasks in the areas of health and social matters, consumer protection, the military and civil protection. The Department of Civil Engineering, Transport and Environment sees to the creation of the major framework conditions for a good quality of life and a strong economic environment in the Canton of Aargau. Its staff deals with questions of spatial planning, energy, transport infrastructures and environmental concerns State Chancellery The State Chancellery supports the Aargau Government Council in terms of strategy, operational and legal affairs and communication. The focus of its activities lies in the optimization of the scope of activities of the Government Council.the military and civil protection. The Department of Civil Engineering, Transport and Environment sees to the creation of the major framework conditions for a good quality of life and a strong economic environment in the Canton of Aargau. Its staff deals with questions of spatial planning, energy, transport infrastructures and environmental concerns State Chancellery The State Chancellery supports the Aargau Government Council in terms of strategy, operational and legal affairs and communication. The focus of its activities lies in the optimization of the scope of activities of the Government Council.the military and civil protection. The Department of Civil Engineering, Transport and Environment sees to the creation of the major framework conditions for a good quality of life and a strong economic environment in the Canton of Aargau. Its staff deals with questions of spatial planning, energy, transport infrastructures and environmental concerns State Chancellery The State Chancellery supports the Aargau Government Council in terms of strategy, operational and legal affairs and communication. The focus of its activities lies in the optimization of the scope of activities of the Government Council.Its staff deals with questions of spatial planning, energy, transport infrastructures and environmental concerns State Chancellery The State Chancellery supports the Aargau Government Council in terms of strategy, operational and legal affairs and communication. The focus of its activities lies in the optimization of the scope of activities of the Government Council.Its staff deals with questions of spatial planning, energy, transport infrastructures and environmental concerns State Chancellery The State Chancellery supports the Aargau Government Council in terms of strategy, operational and legal affairs and communication. The focus of its activities lies in the optimization of the scope of activities of the Government Council.