Director, Data Services

Job description

Job Summary

Director of Data Services reports to the VP, Analytics and Data Services.

The Director of Data Services is responsible for developing and executing strategic direction, data acquisition, integration, all database technologies and associated processes.

The role has the responsibility for and manages teams of architects, data integrators, and data infrastructure engineers.

The most important task for this position is to provide both strategic Data Services direction and functional oversight of day-to-day data integration and ensure overall data quality and integrity is achieved, in support of all internal business and government reporting.

Education & Experience

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Financial Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field or equivalent experience 
• 7+ years in data management, architecture or analytics.


• 5+ years of experience managing data teams with emphasis on engineering 
• 3+ years of experience with Databricks, Snowflake and modern data orchestration tools 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen 
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation 
• Deep understanding of relation and NoSQL databases, ETL/ELT and data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical) 
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in healthcare use cases 
• Experience with enterprise-level online metadata management solutions 
• Experience with business intelligence and analytic solutions such as Tableau and PowerBi 
• Experience in coaching and mentoring

Preferred: 

• 3+ years of experience in Healthcare IT/Data groups 
• Experience and knowledge of EDI and related X12 health care transaction sets 
• Cloud Platform Experience (Azure, AWS or GCP) 
• Experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Pureview, Alation)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the management of multiple information assets; including production system databases, data warehouses, data marts, and relational data stores, as well as, employing strategies for data quality, integration, management and governance for these assets.


• Develops and manages the Company's data strategy and creates the roadmap to meet enterprise needs.


• Develops and implements business intelligence architecture plans, assessing cost and feasibility of system requests and ensuring that the plan supports both strategic and near term needs.


• Collaborates with business unit leaders to define business requirements for new business information technologies.


• Communicates a clear and compelling vision and strategy to staff and business stakeholders.


• Provides leadership and manages a team of architects, database administrators, and data integrators.


• Oversees the enterprise implementation of BI applications and reporting tools to support tribal decision makers, and ensure they have access to quality information in a timely fashion.
• Partners with technology providers to define the platforms used for data storage, data distribution and integration.


• Demonstrates leadership and guidance of data operations, governance, and enterprise information management project engagements, including: allocation of tasks to team members, management of progress, tracking of team activities and reporting, providing oversight and coaching to ensure project delivery remains within specific scope, on time and on budget.


• Ensures best practices are established and maintained for all key business intelligence and data management procedures, architecture, and standards.


• Defines systematic approaches to measure and evaluate data quality.


• Champion of change and effectively managing the implementation of new ideas/improvements.


• Leadership by example and excellence through standards and accountability.


• Supports and solicits input from team members at all levels within the business.


• Acts as a key opinion leader and provides industry feedback.

Competencies

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills: Collaboration skills; mentoring skills; ability to fully understand business functions and need, priorities, processes and emerging technology issues.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions: 

• Works in a standard office environment, with minimal travel 
• Works non-regular hours as required

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers