Data Platform Administration Lead

Excellus BCBS; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellus BCBS in Upstate New York seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the Data Platform Administration team responsible for planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems, including platforms like Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI, and SAS.

The role focuses on guiding a cross‑functional team of professionals, enforcing standards, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables while communicating with users to understand plans and problems across the organization.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant field; six (6) years of experience if no degree.
• Advanced expertise in database design, development, testing and maintenance for production ready systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and controls the activities of the systems lifecycle.
• Interviews, selects, trains and mentors Data Platform Administration professionals.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory mandates and ensures compliance.
• Reviews major deliverables and ensures proper walkthroughs with users.
• Communicates with data center management for resolution of system problems.

Skills

Advanced database design

Structured systems analysis

Project management

Leadership / supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Data platform administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / Information Technology

Job description

Excellus BCBS in Upstate New York seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the Data Platform Administration team responsible for planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems, including platforms like Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI, and SAS.

The role focuses on guiding a cross‑functional team of professionals, enforcing standards, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables while communicating with users to understand plans and problems across the organization.