Data Architect 2

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Data Architect 2

Location:

Houston, TX, US Atlanta, GA, US

Requisition ID: 181004

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Data Services

Department: Data Services

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Data Services (KDS) is looking for a Data Architect to join our team as we focus on data-related and other priority initiatives supporting enterprise wide technology solutions. The Data Architect is the voice of awareness for the need to mature data management services within the organization. Data Architects are skilled in big-picture thinking and building roadmaps to move data-related capabilities from current state to future state. The Data Architect will contribute to the design of the enterprise data strategy and architecture within the organization and champion the implementation and adherence to the stated direction. The Data Architect understands the balancing challenges of applying technology to solve business problems in timely and effective ways while still ensuring the quality of the data is not unnecessarily compromised. Data Architects are highly adept in working with business, technical, and third-party partners to scope and design solutions that meet these challenges to build on-target, scalable and sustainable solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Data Services' mission is to make Kiewit the premier data-driven company in our industry. Our districts rely on us to deliver the correct data of the right quality, with the right level of analysis, and to make it available to them at the right time. We are a cross-functional organization with employees who have expertise in data, technology, support and operations. Our core functions are data Quality, Governance, Enablement, Analytics and Data Science.

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This is a remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Proactively drive data maturity within Kiewit by working to define, implement, and mature data management services in support of solving business problems
• Leverage experience and networking skills with diverse teams and levels of leadership across the company to influence the inclusion of these data management services in the technology solution development processes at corporate and district levels
• Drive process improvement and change management for data management services by coordinating with other groups to ensure the data-related tasks and deliverables are comprehensive, streamlined, and produce value-based results
• Communicate complex concepts effectively to a variety of audiences with

differing levels of data literacy

• Create and maintain the Kiewit Business Information Model that is used as a map of the major data relationships needed to operate the business
• Enthusiasm for learning Kiewit's business capabilities coupled with the ability to synthesize how the Kiewit Business Information Model supports those capabilities
• Prepare and present options for solving technical challenges, define benefits and risks of each option, and offer recommendations to appropriate decision-makers
• Responsible for providing various levels of estimates for efforts coming through the demand pipeline and subsequently participate in project planning
• Partner with integration, development, and operations teams to define standard patterns, functional, and non-functional requirements for the persistence of data
• Collaborate with other architects to ensure architectural approaches and chosen implementation options support the strategic data direction
• Research, identify, and profile data sources to uncover data anomalies and potential data quality concerns
• Stay well-informed of current technologies and industry trends and, if appropriate, justify, recommend, and pursue opportunities to enable business results with data solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Management or Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience
• 10 years' experience in working with at least four of the industry data management capabilities, including but not limited to, data architecture, master data management, data quality, data design and modeling, metadata management, data warehousing, data integration, and business intelligence and analytics.
• Proven ability to mentor less experienced members of the team, other peers, and leaders within the organization to mature data management related skills and abilities, furthering data literacy and underscoring the importance of data management services
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and/or initiatives at a time while navigating gray areas of responsibility and collaborating with others to find optimal solutions
• Excellent decision-making, risk-taking, and critical thinking skills for problem identification and solution recommendation
• Anticipate and resolve issues, conflicts, and other barriers to success as they arise
• Exceptional listening skills, ability to learn quickly, a client-focused mindset, highly organized, excellent time management skills, and demonstrated accountability for company and individual success
• Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Knowledge and employment of systems and software development methods, organizational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods
• Program or project management experience leading data-centric initiatives is a plus
• Technology experience required includes proficiency in ER Studio, Visio, MS Office products, MS Teams, Azure DevOps, and SQL query tools for SQL Server, Databricks, and Snowflake
• Other preferred experience includes prior work with ERP systems (SAP and/or JD Edwards), other architecture disciplines, cloud deployments, and software package integration

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

Job Segment: Data Architect, Computer Science, Cloud, Data Warehouse, Business Process, Data, Technology, Management

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