Clinical Data Architect, CDISC & SAS

Must have

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing long-term IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Capability to identify and address risks within IT architecture and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in solution design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Ensuring quality, performance, and scalability of IT solutions through thorough testing and evaluation.
• Experience with cloud-native data architectures, particularly:
  • Microsoft Azure Government
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Serverless SQL & PySpark Pools
  • PySpark & Python scripting
  • Parquet, Delta Lake, and metadata-driven file structures
  • Great Expectations / PyTest for data validation
• Familiarity with Healthcare Domain and Terminology Sets like SNOMED, ICD, CPT, LOINC, RXNORM, CVX, and NDC is required.
• Must meet pre-employment qualifications set by Cherokee Federal.

• Design and develop IT systems and infrastructure architecture to fulfill organizational needs and objectives.
• Create comprehensive diagrams, blueprints, and documentation detailing system components, configurations, and network topologies.
• Ensure seamless integration of both new and existing IT systems and technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and solutions based on business requirements and industry trends.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including IT teams, management, and vendors, to align IT architecture with business goals.
• Architect solutions within Microsoft Azure Government environments, adhering to FedRAMP and federal security requirements.
• Design data architecture utilizing Azure Synapse Analytics, Serverless SQL Pools, and Serverless PySpark Pools.
• Lead the development of data transformation, cleansing, and quality pipelines using PySpark Notebooks.
• Design orchestration workflows using Synapse Pipelines for comprehensive data movement and processing.
• Define storage and metadata strategies using Azure Delta Lake, Parquet file formats, and CSV-based metadata structures.
• Implement data testing and validation techniques with Great Expectations and PyTest frameworks.
• Apply a thorough understanding of healthcare data standards across data models and transformations.
• Carry out other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

We are Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH), a division of Cherokee Federal, which comprises tribally owned federal contracting companies. As a reliable partner to over 60 federal clients, we are committed to creating a brighter future and tackling complex challenges while serving the governments mission with dedication and empathy. Our team values diverse talents, and we actively encourage veterans and transitioning military personnel to apply, reflecting our commitment to being a military-friendly employer.