Data Warehouse Architect 4

2 days on site required. Richmond candidates preferred OR must be within 3 hours drive of RVA
Parking NOT available for contractors

2 Days ON SITE required each week.

Local RVA candidates preferred OR (to be considered) must currently be within 3 hours drive of RVA, proof required of current residence required.

Parking NOT available for contractors.


ABOUT THE ROLE:

DBHDS - Senior Data Warehouse Architect for the EDW Modernization Project, a cornerstone of the Agency's Data Exchange and Modernization Program. This project will implement a SaaS EDW and build integrations with multiple source systems.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a Senior Data Warehouse Architect to join our team for a long-term project involving the implementation of a new Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution and a new Data Governance SaaS platform. This transformative initiative aims to enhance our data management capabilities, drive data-driven decision-making, and ensure data governance compliance across the DBHDS organization. This role will be a member of the Data Exchange and Modernization Program and will be working with a multi-project team in a hybrid agile environment. Position will be hybrid remote and 2 days a week on average required to be on-site at DBHDS office in Richmond. Parking will be in public lots with a daily rate. Some travel within VA may be required, occasionally overnight.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

The Senior Data Warehouse Architect will work with the team and vendor to strategically design and implement the new EDW while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual will determine the strategy for transitioning data sources from the existing data warehouse to the new EDW. This individual is also responsible for defining data standards and models for warehouse architecture. Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Experience as a data warehouse architect, including cloud SaaS solutions Required 8 Years Proficient in data modeling, database design, and the use of ETL tools. Required 8 Years Experience working with multiple database platforms, such as SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, Netezza, and IMS DB. Required 10 Years Proficient in programming languages, such as SQL, PL/SQL, Java, Python, Cobol, and JCL. Required 10 Years Understanding of data governance policies, procedures, and standards, including those for security Required 5 Years Understanding of APIs and other integration technologies Required 5 Years Experience with business intelligence and reporting platforms Required 8 Years Understanding of machine learning and predictive analytics. Required 5 Years Familiar with DevOps best practices and automation, including building, configuration, documentation, testing and monitoring Required 8 Years Excellent written and spoken communications skills and active listening skills Required 8 Years Strong team-building skills Required 8 Years Experience working with senior management, business owners, and other stakeholders to understand requirements Required 5 Years Experience working with a vendor, especially one who is hosting a cloud SaaS data warehouse Highly desired 5 Years Experience with data quality assessment and improvement techniques Highly desired 5 Years Experience as a solutions architect Highly desired 5 Years Experience with Healthcare IT and related data standards (HIPPA, etc.) Highly desired 4 Years Experience with migration of on-premise data warehouse to a cloud platform Highly desired 4 Years Data warehouse architect certification Nice to have 5 Years Experience using agile project delivery methods Nice to have 5 Years Questions No. Question Question1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? Question2 Please list candidate's email address. Question3 In what city and state does your candidate CURRENTLY reside? Question4 Because of the ON SITE requirement (2 days/week - no exceptions) the agency is asking that the candidate reside within 3 hours' drive of Richmond. Pls upload a copy of a recent utility bill (or photo of a shipping label) with your candidate's name and current address under the REFERENCE TAB to be considered. They will be rejected if this is not included.