The Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), housed within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and is a vital part of the OCIO executive leadership team. The CDO leads the Department’s efforts to improve data collaboration and exchange by simplifying access and usage across HHS. Through strong leadership in data governance and policy development, the office ensures consistency, transparency, and trust in how data is managed and shared.

The CDO also provides stewardship of HHS data assets through robust practices in data collection, cataloging, and records management. By treating data as a strategic asset, the Office of the CDO helps maximize the nation’s return on investment and empowers data-driven solutions that advance HHS’s public health and human services mission.