FW: Cognos Enterprise Architect

In person interview is needed.

 

Location: Malden, MA

Duration: 3+ months

Rate: Open

 

Position Overview

Client is seeking a seasoned Data/Cognos Architect who will be reviewing, designing, developing, and implementing data models for enterprise level applications and systems. The candidate must have experience in data warehouse models in addition to OLTP models, these models shall be architected at the following layers:

 

Conceptual, logical, physical, subject area, and application. In addition the candidate must have hands on experience with Cognos framework modeling.

Under general supervision, the Data Architect shall provide strategic level technical leadership for the data architecture and must be able to perform hands on analysis and modeling. He or she must clearly understand business objectives, translate them into data models and communicate these data models to business and technical stakeholders verbally, in writing, and electronically. He or she needs to be able to understand the different standards in the Education domain CEDS, ED‐FI, SIF, IMS GLC, PESC, State Core model and provide guidance to technical staff, project managers and insure vendors adhere to the standards. Through the development of reliable and stable data models, master data management, metadata management, and data quality assurance initiatives, the Data Architect will oversee the technical design of the Business Intelligence Data Architecture. In collaboration with other stakeholders, the Data Architect shall define data interface and messaging standards for EOE

systems to integrate systems internally and externally.

 

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

1. Develop and deliver long‐term strategic goals for data architecture vision and standards in conjunction with data users, department managers, clients, and other key stakeholders

2. Oversight of design implementation, providing assurance that key requirements are preserved and those gaps are understood and communicated to stakeholders as appropriate.

3. Ensures design governance across projects, applications and infrastructure.

4. Create short‐term tactical solutions to achieve long‐term objectives and an overall data management roadmap

5. Establish processes for governing the identification, collection, and use of corporate metadata; take steps to assure metadata accuracy and validity

6. Establish methods and procedures for tracking data quality, completeness, redundancy, and improvement

 

Operational Management

1. Oversee the mapping of data sources, data movement, interfaces, and analytics, with the goal of ensuring data quality

2. Collaborate with project managers and business unit leaders for all projects involving enterprise data

3. Address data‐related problems in regards to systems integration, compatibility, and multiple ‐platform integration

4. Document the data architecture and environment in order to maintain a current and accurate view of the larger data picture

5.Identify and develop opportunities for data reuse, migration, or retirement

6. Develop integration process data flows and data mapping analyses

 

Experience Level Required

Sensitivity to interpersonal, organizational and political challenges, and an understanding of how to navigate them effectively.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Business Administration

7 years of work experience with data architecting, data mining, large‐scale data modeling, and business requirements gathering/analysis

Direct experience in implementing enterprise data management processes, procedures, and business intelligence

Strong understanding of relational, dimensional and object‐oriented data structures, theories, principles, and practices

Strong familiarity with master data and metadata management and associated processes

Excellent client/user interaction skills to determine requirements and the ability to present ideas to various audiences in user‐friendly language

5 years experience with Cognos framework modeling.

 

Experience Desirable:

3 or more years of data or information architecture experience in a education organization

Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws (FERPA)

Proven project management experience

Experience with Oracle ODI, Oracle Profiling and data quality

Understanding of Education Data Interoperability stand

 

Thanks

Sandeep

 

Sandeep Jain

Software People Inc.

www.softwarepeople.us

sandeep.jain@softwarepeople.us

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