Enterprise Architect/ MDM Architect in Austin, TX (100% Remote)

Job title: Enterprise Architect/ MDM Architect

Location: Austin, TX (100% Remote)

Duration: 12+ Months                                                                     

Client: 529701740R- 

INTERVIEW: IN-Person

Responsible for translating the client''''s business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs with interlocked financial modeling for very large complex technical solutions. Analyzes customer service requirements and designs service solutions to meet those objectives. Primary expert to construct the specific solution, scope document, risk profile, and corresponding financials. Maintains and utilizes detailed industry and internal services knowledge in the construction of industry-leading services solutions, including expert working level knowledge of the processes, technologies, and people components involved in the services arena. Uses expertise to construct specific and detailed solutions that encompass process, technology, and staffing plans for customer sales opportunities. Constructs risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to complex services proposals. Participates in the construction of detailed financial models that align with complex services proposals. Composes Statement of Work or other documents, using departmental automation tools as available, to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed services solutions. As needed, provide a trusted expert advisor role as a Subject Matter Expert for technical services, to both internal and external customers, ranging from formal advice to internal and external customer presentations. Follow all organizational Standard Operating Procedures relative to cost modeling, approvals and reviews, and all other associated workflow and deliverables.

HHSC IT is continuing to develop a Master Data Management (MDM) function under the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) on the Enterprise Information Management (EIM) team. This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at HHSC for the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS). As a lead and member of the EIM team, the worker responsibilities may include:

Overview

The MDM Architect position is an Information Technology (IT) position and will be a part of the Enterprise Information Management (EIM) team working in collaboration with the Office of Data Analytics & Performance (DAP) within the Health and Human Services System’s business domain. This architect designs and implements master data solutions for a multi-terabyte Master Data Management (MDM) implementation. The mission of EIM is to ensure HHS master data is visible, accessible where appropriate, understandable in context, trusted by users, and uniformly governed in order to advance data quality and support integrated data analytics in the Integrated Continuum of Care Analytics initiative. This enables data-driven decision making across the HHS system.

The worker:

• Has an excellent understanding of MDM principles, goals, and tools and how these relate to overall HHS data quality and cross-program data integrations.

 Is responsible for development and implementation of new MDM capabilities using the Informatica application tool stack in IDMC.

 Works collaboratively with EIM program staff, with HHSC Information Technology (IT) resources, and MDM business analysts to implement new program requirements for mastering critical agency data, identity resolution, trusted attribution, and governed reference data.

The applicant will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in:

 Developing MDM solutions for healthcare provider and managed care member domains (using an Informatica tool stack).

 Developing extract/transform/load processes for HHS system data into MDM applications (using Oracle, Snowflake and Informatica tools).

 Developing, testing, and maintenance of enhancements/upgrades to MDM application layer(s).

 Working closely with EIM data architects, HHS subject matter experts, and HHS system data models to accurately represent as-is and to-be process models involving HHS master data.

Operational responsibility for metadata loads.

Planning and monitoring MDM/Metadata project lifecycle deployment using agile methods.

 Ensuring that the build and deployment of the MDM components are of high quality and comply HHSC IT coding and security standards.

Strategic Liaison and Translation

Work with program areas and project sponsor to plan and execute multiple analytics projects asynchronously. 

Explain project findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to agency leadership and program staff.

AI Prompting and Data Synthesis

 Develop and refine effective AI prompts and query strategies to retrieve and synthesize master data for complex data domains.

Develop a library of standardized prompts and query templates for common reporting needs.

 Provide subject matter expertise on validating output from AI, particularly with respect to identifying and mitigating hallucinations.

Ensure all data outputs adhere to agency reporting standards, data governance, and compliance regulations.

Promote a data-driven culture by enabling and empowering all staff to effectively utilize data and AI.

Stay up to date on new AI and data analytics tools and techniques to continuously improve program competencies.

Collaboration and Problem-Solving

• Work closely with data engineering, IT, and Program teams to troubleshoot data-related issues and address inconsistencies and mitigation strategies.

• Provide expert guidance to program staff on interpreting data trends and answering complex data questions.

Required skills:

• 8 years of Advanced Informatica and ETL developer skills
• 8 years of Experience and understanding of Enterprise Information Management best practices
• 8 years of Experience designing and implementing Master Data Management solutions
• 8 years of Experience designing and implementing Informatica PowerCenter custom solutions
• 8 years of Experience with Erwin and ERStudio data modeling tools or equivalent functional toolsets
• 8 years of Strong Communication, analytical and interpersonal skills at all levels
• 8 years of Proven ability to work successfully with technical and non-technical groups and manage multiple responsibilities
• 8 years of Strong technical writing skills 

Preferred skills:

• 5 years of Some experience as an Oracle DBA desired, but not required
• 5 years of Experience installing and configuring Informatica Metadata Manager architecture
• 5 years of Experience architecting Master Data Management solutions
• 4 years Bachelor''''s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent experience