Data Architect

Location: Denver

Description Kforce has a client in Denver, CO that is seeking a Data Architect. In this role, the Data Architect is responsible for planning activities that define the information needs of the company and designs the data to meet those needs with the enterprise architecture and integration with information systems, information technologies, and cloud solutions. The objective is for the Data Architect to plan with vision and foresight to provide high-quality data, to identify and define common information requirements, and to design conceptual structures and plans to meet the long-term data requirements of the company.

Essential Functions:

* Understands the information needs of the business with an emphasis on executive information consumption and external data
* Works with business teams to gather requirements for data structures and analytical models, understands priorities of the business, analytics, and reporting teams to inform the scope and cadence of work implemented by Business Intelligence development staff
* Collaborates with Healthcare Provider business and data SMEs to profile, analyze, and model data, including creating logical mapping of source data into target data models, based on the existing business process and data/reporting requirements
* Defines and publishes data management standards, identifies and eliminates gaps in Data Architecture Management practices and stays current on data management industry trends and healthcare data models
* Relies on experiences and judgment to break down problems, understand underlying issues, and resolve complex technical issues
* Leverages cloud-based solutions to drive data analysis and modeling efforts
* Develops strong relationships with team and vendors and remains positive and professional
* Identifies and eliminates gaps in Data Architecture Management practices
* Attends departmental meetings
* Other duties as assigned Requirements
* Ability to create logical source-to-target mappings
* Excellent dimensional data modeling skills and experience with HL7/FHIR/HIT
* Strong SQL query language skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Great customer service skills
* Teamwork skills
* Independent problem-solver with excellent project management skills
* Self-motivated and self-managed

All Kforce employees are eligible to enroll in Kforce's medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits plans and flexible spending accounts (FSA), subject to plan requirements. All Kforce employees are also eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement plan after receipt of the first paycheck.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type Contract Compensation
108018 - $140000