Job DetailsResponsible for the efficient and effective management of data assets as well as designing and implementing data management strategy and processes related to acquiring, organizing, storing, integrating, and maintaining data within an organization. Establishes data management strategy, data governance policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the effective and efficient use of data throughout its lifecycle. Oversees implementation of data management tools and technologies. Collaborates with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYResponsible for the efficient and effective management of data assets as well as designing and implementing data management strategy and processes related to acquiring, organizing, storing, integrating, and maintaining data within an organization. Establishes data management strategy, data governance policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the effective and efficient use of data throughout its lifecycle. Oversees implementation of data management tools and technologies. Collaborates with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Design enterprise-level database architecture and standards.
- Develop strategies for scalability, security, and high availability.
- Plan and lead database modernization and migration projects.
- Establish data governance frameworks and policies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Analyze and optimize database performance across platforms.
- Plan for future capacity and resource requirements.
- Implement automation for provisioning and maintenance.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate best practices.
- Work with cross-functional teams on architecture decisions.
- Mentor DBAs and developers on database best practices.
- Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, and compliance documentation.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES- ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT: Works to achieve operational targets with major impact on the job area results. Contributes to the development of goals for the job area and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.). May manage large technical projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.
- INNOVATION & COMPLEXITY: Demonstrates innovative influence in supporting business objectives and mission. Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of technical processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems are difficult and moderately complex. Problems typically are within team/job area specific processes. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
- COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE: Communicates with parties within and outside of own job area. Typically has responsibility for communicating with parties external to IS&T and Jefferson, which may include customers or vendors. Works to influence parties within and outside of the job area at an operational level regarding policies, procedures and practices.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation - RequiredEducation - Preferred- Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. or
- Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Experience - Required- 7 years related work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required- Proficiency in relational and cloud database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, and Google Cloud SQL.
- Strong expertise in data modeling and architecture (ER modeling, normalization, schema design) and performance tuning techniques such as query optimization, indexing, and partitioning.
- In-depth knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery strategies (clustering, replication, AlwaysOn) and security practices including encryption, auditing, and role-based access control.
- Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, T-SQL, and PL/SQL, as well as infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible for database provisioning.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (SQL Profiler, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SolarWinds DPA) and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
VALUES AND HABITSPut People First- Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.
- Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
- Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
- Create moments: Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others.
Do What's Right- Do What's Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
- Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what's most critical and why.
- Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
- Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.
Pursue Excellence- Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth.
- Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
- Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
- Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.
Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub TypeRegular
Employee EntityThomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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