Data Architect
Bellaire, TX, United States
Job Description
We are looking for a Data Architect ! The Data Architect's role is to ensure high level of data quality across the enterprise through the creation and management of sound data management processes. This individual is responsible for establishing metadata and registries, standardizing data
naming, establishing consistent data definitions, associated business rules and monitoring overall data quality. The Data Architect 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 associated with Enterprise data acquisition and business intelligence plans. Prepares and participates in "deep dive" technical evaluation
meetings, investigating processes to understand data and communications flow.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads the Data Governance Program for TCHP.
- Facilitates enterprise systems design and architecture.
- Manages data integrity.
- Analyzes system problems and modifications.
- Participates in the IDS Committee as TCHP representative.
Knowledge and Skills
•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; a
working knowledge of a variety of hardware and software environments; full understanding of architecting internet and client server systems ; and 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, for example, technical standards and infrastructure, cross-industry trends that impact IT investment, industry-specific roadmaps, and IT enablers.
Education
- H.S. Diploma or GED Required
- Bachelor's Degree computer science, business administration, healthcare administration or business or technology field preferred
- Master's Degree computer science, business administration, healthcare administration or business or technology field preferred
Experience
- 7 years 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 offset:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration or other business or technology field may substitute for four (4) years.
Master's degree in computer science, business administration, healthcare administration or other business or technology field may substitute for two (2) additional years.
About Us
Founded in 1996, Texas Children's Health Plan is the nation's first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children. We provide STAR/Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to pregnant women, teens, children and adults in Houston and surrounding areas. Currently, the Health Plan has more than 375,000 members who receive care from our network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians, 3,200 specialists, and 70 hospitals. Texas Children's Health Plan is also the largest combined STAR/CHIP Managed Care Organization in the Harris County service area.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.
Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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