Data Architect

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Management Performance Hub (MPH)

The Management Performance Hub provides analytics solutions tailored to address complex management and policy questions, enabling improved outcomes for Hoosiers. We partner with state agencies to use data in innovative ways and facilitate data-driven decision-making and data-informed policymaking.

Role Overview:

The Data Architect contributes to the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture with a strong emphasis on the application of data governance frameworks such as DCAM and DMBOK in data management practices. The Data Architect ensures the integrity, integration, and stewardship of organizational data while helping shape policies, standards, and procedures that promote consistent data management practices. You will oversee complex data requirements, evaluate emerging technologies, and apply deep technical knowledge across cloud-based solutions, ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and integration workflows. You will partner with business and technical teams to define requirements, develop scalable solutions, and contribute toward long-term data strategy for the state of Indiana while providing leadership, oversight, and direction on enterprise data initiatives.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement data architecture solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Monitor the standards, procedures, integrity and integration of data.
• Create and manage integration processes, including ETL workflows to move and transform data across systems.
• Consult with and make recommendations to business and technical groups at all levels to define data requirements, evaluate data technology needs and formulate solutions.
• Analyze data needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems and develop technical, structural and organizational designs and specifications.
• Evaluate technology and products to determine the feasibility of adding to agency standards.
• Develop work plans for assigned projects and supervises their execution.
• Provide guidance and review the work of team members on special projects.
• Identify and explore the potential strategies for long-term planning implementation.
• Serve as project lead for software products associated with data.
• Work with and provides guidance to information systems personnel or user agencies for maximum utilization of the agency data.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of computer hardware/software capabilities and configurations.
• Thorough knowledge of database software, database definition languages, data dictionaries, computer programming and testing of programs.
• Thorough knowledge of data communications, connectivity and agency used operating systems.
• Thorough knowledge of data warehouse architecture and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of the most recent technical developments in the data management field.
• Ability to read and understand complicated technical manuals and perform logic analysis.
• Ability to apply theories, principles and methodologies to existing computer or database software.
• Ability to design complex data architectures to support the use of agency data.
• Ability to guide and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, at least 7+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.