Data Platform Administration Lead

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc

Town of De Witt (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 198,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc. is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the Data Platform Administration team in planning, design, development, and maintenance of data systems and applications.

You will work with Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI, and SAS, guiding a cross-functional technical team. The role emphasizes governance, standards enforcement, and collaboration with stakeholders to align data platforms with business needs.

Qualifications

Seven (7) years related work experience.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant field. In lieu of a degree, six (6) years of experience required.
Advanced expertise in database design, development, testing and maintenance for production ready systems.
Advanced expertise in structured systems analysis and design, user relations, data gathering techniques, and management information systems.
Prior experience supervising or managing people and/or projects or indirectly leading teams.
Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities.
Expertise in project planning and project management.
Ability to effectively communication, across all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and controls the activities of the analysis, design, development, and installation phases of the systems lifecycle.
Reviews service requests / projects and consults with executive sponsors, requesters, and/or user representatives to clarify intent, discuss problematic areas, and consider alternate solutions.
Estimates staffing requirements, costs and time for project activities, and assigns systems resources. Uses project management tools for effective personnel utilization, to track and report progress, and to ensure compliance with project implementation schedules.
Reviews and approves the major deliverables of the systems development methodology and ensures that all required walk-throughs have been conducted with the appropriate users.
Communications with data center management for resolution of system problem situations, and on proper, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of EDP resources.
Assists the IS Planning Manager in developing the corporate information systems model, identifying those systems that will require development, and establishing a development sequence.
Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods.
Interviews, selects, trains and mentors Data Platform Administration professionals.
Ensures effective availability and utilization of material resources by planning, budgeting and maintaining operational costs within corporate guidelines.
Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of all relevant legislative and regulatory mandates and ensures that all activities are compliant with these requirements.
Conducts periodic staff meetings to include timely distribution and education related to departmental and Ethics/Compliance information.
Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
Performs other functions as assigned by management.