Data Modeler C - Advanced

Job Description -

 

Job Title :        Data Modeler C - Advanced

 

Location :       Burns Building 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 (Remote after Initial First Week Onsite) - 

 

Duration :      12 Months Contract (With Possibility of Extensions)

 

Client      :       State of FL (FDOT)

 

ITS Basically a Remote role but , only first week they have to be onsite . –   SO NEED LOCAL''S ONLY . WITH DL AND VISA and LINKEDin

 

Candidate should be within 50 miles of Tallahassee, FL

 

Looking for someone who has recently worked in finance domain .

 

Scope of Services:

 

Background: As a result of the Department''s efforts to re-engineer and modernize core financial systems, there have been over 1,500 computing assets identified as performing some level of financial planning, analysis, and management functionality that are impacted by the State of Florida''s accounting system. The Florida Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management (PALM) project is a multiyear endeavor to replace the State of Florida''s accounting and cash management systems with a modern financial management solution. The Florida PALM Project is targeted to replace Central, Payroll, and Departmental FLAIR functionality, with go-live scheduled for January 12, 2027.

 

 

The 1,500+ computing assets are comprised of interfaces, enterprise applications, databases, automated processes, and reporting programs within FDOT that will require remediation due to:

 

Adoption of the Florida PALM Standardized Business Process Model

Transition to the Florida PALM Chart of Accounts values

Replacement of Central, Payroll and Departmental FLAIR functionality

Redevelopment of agency incoming and outgoing interfaces to the statewide accounting system

Implementation of Information Warehouse data to support agency specific reporting requirements.

The computing asset modifications to complete the FDOT PALM System Transition (FPST) will take place over the course of two years in alignment with the Florida PALM Project scheduled timeline.

To prepare for the transition to Florida PALM, our agency is seeking a resource knowledgeable in

Data Modeling and Cost accounting to help map from our existing project costing allocation process to the new future process.

 

 

 

Education:

 

Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or financial related field and two years'' professional work experience. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the

 

degree. Special consideration will be given to candidates with Six Sigma certification or similar business analysis and engineering certifications.

 

 

 

Experience:

 

Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

 

 

 

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks:

 

The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks. Duties of the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:

 

Analyze, develop, and document complex logical database designs, logical data models and relational data definitions in support of FDOT and PALM systems requirements.

Understands the methodologies and technologies that depict the flow of data within and between technology systems and business functions/operations.

Responsible for the identification and resolution of information flow, content issues, and the transformation of business requirements into logical data models, for both as-is structure and proposed structure.

Identifies opportunities to reduce data redundancy and trends in data uses and single sources of data.

Combine business and technical data to assist with creation of documentation.

Work with Business Analysts, Developers, and Application Architects to support agency processes and remediation for the PALM Transition Project.

 

 

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

 

In-depth knowledge of cost accounting, chart of accounts, and financial transactions.

Experience with complex queries involving multiple data sources.

Experience with reading, creating, and updating data structures.

Experience with multiple include statements.

Experience with Visio or other process mapping applications.

Knowledge of the SCRUM Framework.

Knowledge of financial systems such as an ERP.

 

 

Preferred KSAs:

 

Experience with Entity Relationship Diagrams.

Experience with documenting and communicating technical requirements.

Experience in coordinating with Business Analysts to capture business requirements.

Ability to bridge the gap between technical and business language.

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

 

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

 

Communication:  Ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.

Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.

 

 

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.

Flexibility:  Open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.

Interpersonal:  Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.

Leadership:  Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.

Problem Solving: Ability to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.

Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.

 

 

Notes:

 

Face to Face Interviews: In the event an interview is requested, interviews may be in person, or scheduled via Microsoft Teams, at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Telecommuting: this position requires the selected candidate to work on-site for their first week. After the first week, this position is eligible to be 100% remote.

This position will report to: Burns Building 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399