Position : Data Architect 

Location : Tallahassee, FL 

Duration : 12 Months. 

SCOPE OF WORK

The Vendor’s employee (hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant”) shall perform the following duties under the contract in completion of the project:

• Follow Department IT processes and coordinate with other Department IT staff to ensure compliance with Department standards.
• Works closely with other IT groups and customers to define customer needs and objectives.
• Analyze and assess the Department’s network infrastructure and operations.
• Recommend and implement policies and procedures for the day-to-day operations.
• Maintain SQL database tables to track electronic records, case files and outgoing document requests.
• Create queries and accurately interpret multiple data sets.
• Write shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks in order to streamline workflow; transform specialized data into formatted reports.
• Analyze business procedures and recommend specific types of data to improve processes.
• Develop conceptual and logical data models, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency.
• Identify and implement data migrations and case management system tuning; evaluate new or upgraded operating systems; assist in the development of a comprehensive long-range plan to meet departmental bureau system requirements.
• Analyze and develop queries in various technical systems to complete reconciliation of OECS case work.
• Identify and analyze trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Serve as the data processing administrator for all OECS intake data from various entities and complainants.
• Provide OECS staff with data resources from election-related databases needed for case intake, investigation and management.
• Design and deliver ad-hoc reporting for the OECS.
• Create Technical Design Documentation, Process Flow Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams.
• Cultivate end-user interaction, requirement gathering, and development as per functional specifications.
• This project does not require travel outside of Tallahassee, Florida.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with large and complex database management systems
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

At a minimum, the Consultant(s) shall perform the following tasks:

• Design and manage enterprise-wide data architecture, balancing:
• Data access optimization
• Batch loading
• Resource utilization
• Design and construct:
• Data architectures
• Operational data stores
• Data marts
• Lead enterprise-wide data modeling and database design initiatives
• Define and enforce data architecture standards, policies, and procedures, including:
• Data organization and structure
• Attributes and naming conventions (nomenclature)
• Data content standards across technology projects
• Perform:
• Business analysis
• Data acquisition and access analysis/design
• Database Management Systems (DBMS) optimization
• Recovery strategy design and implementation
• Data load strategy design and implementation
• Work on multiple projects as a Project Leader or Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Handle high-complexity projects/issues requiring deep knowledge across multiple technical areas and business domains
• Coach and mentor junior technical staff