Data Architect

Changing Futures Through Digital Transformation!

Title: Data Architect 

Job Summary: The Data Architect's role is to ensure a high level of data quality across the enterprise through the creation and management of sound data management processes. 

Job Description: The Data Architect is responsible for establishing metadata and registries, standardizing data naming, establishing consistent data definitions, associated business rules, and monitoring overall data quality. This individual will sponsor the evaluation and selection of all infrastructure components (such as software) for data management systems. The Data Architect serves as a senior subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures related to enterprise data acquisition and business intelligence plans. Additionally, they prepare and participate in "deep dive" technical evaluation meetings, investigating processes to understand data and communications flow. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leads the Data Governance Program 
• Facilitates enterprise systems design and architecture.
• Manages data integrity.
• Analyzes system problems and modifications.
• Participates in the IDS Committee

Skills / Qualifications Required: 

• A broad IT industry knowledge with depth in multiple areas including application development, servers, networks, and databases.
• Familiarity with various operating systems used by Health Plan data processing techniques and practices.
• Working knowledge of a variety of hardware and software environments.
• Full understanding of architecting internet and client-server systems.
• Full understanding of architecting integration and communications platforms.
• Process mapping, group presentation, written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to a stringent timeline.
• Ability to apply knowledge of how the industry uses IT to address business challenges using technical standards and infrastructure, cross-industry trends that impact IT investment, industry-specific roadmaps, and IT enablers.
• HS. Diploma or GED (required)

 Skills / Qualifications Desired: 

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related business or technology field (preferred)
• Master's Degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related business or technology field (preferred)
• Seven (7) years of experience in data warehouse/business intelligence and internet/client-server systems, including three (3) years of RDBMS experience in data types, change control implications, performance optimization, and full life cycle phase software development.
• Experience offsets: A Bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience; a Master's degree may substitute for two (2) additional

 OTHER: 

•  Type: Full-time
• Location: Houston, TX
• Office Type: Hybrid (in-office and remote)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required
• Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications