IT Specialist(Data Architect)

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Health, part of the District of Columbia Department of Health, seeks an experienced Database Architect/Data Architect to design, create, and manage large-scale databases supporting health, financial, and program data. You will collaborate with developers, data owners, and IT staff to ensure secure, scalable data architectures.

Under the Office of the Director, OD-IT, you will lead data architecture planning, troubleshoot access issues, and recommend upgrades to improve availability and

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, or 24 semester hours in related fields with applicable experience.
• IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.
• Specialized experience in data architecture for enterprise databases and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, upgrade, and enhance enterprise data models to support applications (e.g., AWS, Salesforce, Oracle Cloud).
• Define infrastructure for database design and integration; ensure high availability and security.
• Collaborate with developers, data owners, analysts, and IT administrators to meet business information requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Salesforce

Oracle Cloud

Job description

We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department (https://phaboard.org/). Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America.

We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)

Role

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values:

We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health (DC Health) within the Office of The Director, Office of Information Technology (OD-IT). DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the District, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DC Health believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

Integral to this role is a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Information Technology Specialist (Data Architect) is a Senior IT Specialist responsible for designing, creating, and managing large-scale databases to store and organize vast amounts of digital information. The role requires hands‑on experience with developing data requirements, ensuring that databases are structured efficiently, securely, and in a way that facilitates optimal performance. The Database Architect collaborates with software developers, data owners and analysts, and IT administrators to design database systems that meet the specific needs of the organization, whether it's managing health data, financial records, or any other type of information critical to the business.

The incumbent candidate for this position will have the unique opportunity to lead data architect assessment and planning activities for the DC Health, working under the general direction of the Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) and work closely with stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve system issues affecting database access, availability, integrity, performance, security and storage, and recommends database architecture upgrades to improve database availability, recovery, and future systems resilience within the District.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Incumbent serves as a IT Specialist, with primary responsibility for designing, documenting, upgrading, and enhancing enterprise data models to support applications like AWS, Salesforce, and Oracle Cloud. This role involves ensuring adherence to government laws and regulations, safeguarding information and computer systems, and troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues.

The role also involves defining infrastructure for database design and integration of internet computing systems, confirming database architecture capability and flexibility to support high availability web applications, and improving database architecture by tracking emerging technologies and evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements.

The incumbent also contributes to strategic plans, prepares action plans, implements production and quality standards, and collaborates with senior management to understand information requirements and prioritize development tasks. Additionally, the Database Architect defines infrastructure for database design, confirms database architecture capability, and improves database architecture by tracking emerging technologies.

Qualifications And Education

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

OR

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information.

AND

Specialized Experience

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Database Management Professional (AWS & Azure)

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Employment Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Agency Wide Consideration

Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

Tour of Duty

Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Area of Consideration

Open to the Public

Promotion Potential

No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment

Career Service Term Appointment (not to exceed 13 months)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade

CS-2210-14

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union)

This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 2725 and you may be required to pay an agency fee (dues) through direct payroll.

Position Designation

This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• (a) Criminal background check;
• (b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
• (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
• (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

Residency Requirement

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non‑merit factor.