Data Administrator/Database Administrator

Job Overview
The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a highly analytical Data Mapping & Integrity Analyst to support ongoing data quality, documentation, and modernization efforts for the Licensure and Regulation System (LARS). This role will lead the identification, documentation, and assessment of data fields across the legacy system while supporting data integrity reviews, reporting needs, and modernization activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience analyzing complex datasets. Clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to document technical findings comprehensively are essential.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring consistent, accurate, and reliable data use across extracts, correspondence, certificates, API feeds, and modernization mapping efforts.

Primary Objectives

• Develop and maintain a complete field mapping framework for the LARS legacy system.
• Conduct recurring data integrity and quality assessments to identify discrepancies, structural issues, and systemic data risks.
• Support ServiceNow and help desk ticket requests for reporting, data pulls, and system administration.
• Contribute to LARS modernization by validating source-to-target mapping, participating in vendor meetings, and supporting data migration testing cycles.

Work Schedule & Expectations
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM CST
Location: In-person, with potential for some hybrid work after training
665 Mainstream Dr, Nashville, TN 37243

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Identification, Mapping & Documentation

• Identify, validate, and document all existing fields in the LARS legacy system.
• Analyze field relationships, dependencies, and how each field is used across extracts, correspondence, certificates, and API data feeds.
• Update data mapping documentation when inconsistencies or gaps are identified.
• Maintain a centralized data dictionary for agency-wide reference.

2. Data Integrity & Quality Review

• Perform recurring SQL-driven data profiling, validation checks, and trend analyses.
• Identify anomalies and data quality concerns; document findings and escalate as needed.
• Track recurring issues, systemic data risks, and recommend improvements or governance standards.
• Collaborate with business units to validate data usage and improve data entry practices.

3. Ticket & Reporting Support

• Respond to help desk and ServiceNow ticket requests within established timelines.
• Write and execute SQL queries to deliver accurate reporting outputs.
• Ensure all requested data delivers validated, clearly documented results.
• Store completed reports and SQL scripts in the designated repository.

4. Modernization Project Support

• Participate in vendor meetings and represent legacy system data needs.
• Review vendor mapping documents and validate accuracy of sourcetotarget fields.
• Support data migration cycles with profiling, validation, issue resolution, and testing.
• Contribute to new system architecture, dashboards, reports, and longterm data governance frameworks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced SQL skills for querying, data profiling, and integrity validation
• Strong Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and data modeling
• Experience with data mapping and documentation
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and multiple workstreams
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders