Director, Data & Analytics (Onsite based in Dallas, TX)

Qualifications

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Data & Analytics leads a high performing Data Management team to provide data management & engineering support on Conifer’s data warehouse platforms on-prem and on cloud. Conifer is on the path to modernize its data warehouse to Google cloud. The person will lead teams to curate data asset integration and key technology processes and provide hands-on support of data enablement for solution teams. The position will lead data architecture on broad, key initiatives in bridging OLTP and analytics workloads. The ideal person projects high energy, possesses a passion for state-of-the-art technology, and speaks comfortably from a technical perspective with Conifer’s business users, stakeholders, business partners, and across their team. The ideal candidate has deep technical data management & engineering expertise, experience in leading data warehousing platforms, and the ability to manage a team facing unique market challenges in talent attraction, development, and retention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Provide talent management over core data engineering expertise
• Assess the full technology stack of services needed in delivering data and analytic solutions, including operations management and automation.
• Lead discovery including friction points, business and technical requirements, and 'as-is' and 'to-be' scenarios.
• Compare alternative solutions from technical and business perspectives to support the defined cost and service requirement.
• Handle 3rd party data integration and security.
• Optimize resourcing for on-going cost management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of healthcare industry and working with various billing, registration and EMRs is preferable.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Data Management/Metadata Management process and principles is essential.
• Defines and ensures standards for technology and business process are established
• Experience in data discovery, engineering and analytic solutions.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Spark & SQL and platforms like Databricks is a plus
• Experience with Messaging platforms like Kafka/Confluent, Streaming Platforms
• Experience with evolving Data lakehouse architecture and Cloud technologies like BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, Synapse etc.
• Proven ability to manage software architecture beyond the tooling landscape to future proof our intellectual property over multiple years
• 7+ years of leading Data architecture review and driving near term and long-term decision making
• 5+ years of experience coordinating resources against ongoing demand
• Proven experience managing data SLA's and SOP's with peer IT groups
• Experience working closely with other architecture leadership and decision making
• Experience managing secure data related to PII, PHI, and HIPAA/CCPA/GDPR etc. regulations

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college/university in business related or technology related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in information technology
• 8+ years of Data Management and Data Engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a healthcare environment, preferable provider.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Work Environment

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

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