DIRECTOR OF DATA ARCHITECTURE & ANALYTICS

Muskegon-County,-Mi; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Veterans preference policy

Job summary

HealthWest seeks a Director of Data Architecture & Analytics to oversee analytics and reporting services. You will supervise technical staff and liaise with HealthWest leaders to define data needs and monitor performance, guiding data strategies for improved care and operations.

Success requires a blend of technical and business operations skills, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a health services context.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with required work experience.
• 3 years (for Master’s); 5 years (for Bachelor’s) in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics and reporting services and supervise staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to define data requirements and monitor performance.
• Provide leadership to ensure data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Data Science / Healthcare Informatics or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Business or related field

Job description

The Director of Data Architecture & Analytics, under the general direction of the HealthWest Chief Information Officer,implements and supervises data analytics and data reporting services for HealthWest. This employee assesses current HealthWest data analytics and reporting processes, implementing improvements where necessary. The Director of Data Architecture & Analytics supervises technical employees; communicates with HealthWest supervisors, managers and leadership, and regional and state entities to assist in defining data requirements; leads workgroups; provides overall leadership for the Data Analytics department by ensuring all stakeholders have the information needed to monitor and measure performance, improve clinical care and organizational operations, and make strategic, data-driven decisions; and performs related duties and responsibilities as required. A successful Director of Data Architecture & Analytics will possess a blend of technical and business operations skills and experience, clear written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical subjects in an understandable manner, the capacity to problem solve, and the ability to apply continuous improvement practices. The contributions of the Director of Data Architecture and Analytics will support HealthWest’s efforts to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement; fulfill the organization’s mission of addressing the needs of our community; increase the effectiveness, satisfaction and value of services; measure and improve performance; solve problems; and improve outcomes.

1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Business, Research/Evaluation, Data Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related technology and/or data fieldAND three (3) years of work experience in a related field; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Business, Research/Evaluation, Data Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related technology and/or data fieldAND five (5) years of combined work experience in a related field between internship(s) and employment;

2. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.

3. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required

• 1. Work experience in the health and human services fields preferred.
• 2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• 3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less and physical activity related to the performing of job duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities in an office setting.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE