Data Architect

Position Overview:

Reporting to the CIO, the Data Architect is responsible for designing, creating, and managing the data architecture within CBH’s IT division. This role is crucial for establishing and continuously refining our data architecture frameworks. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of X12 for claims processing and member eligibility, as well as a strong understanding of FHIR/HL7 interoperability data.

Core Expectations:

Community Behavioral Health (CBH) will hold each employee accountable for the following expectations which align with our mission, vision, and corporate code of conduct.

• Perform key responsibilities as detailed in this job description in a dependable, responsible, and positive manner, consistent with all state and federal guidelines.
• Serve as a role model by exemplifying professional behavior, language, skills, and attire in order to promptly and accurately serve the needs of stakeholders, members and their families.
• Assure adherence to CBH policies and procedures so that all work is of the highest quality and delivered in the most culturally competent and cost-effective manner.
• Promote and manage diversity and acceptance within CBH and with all members and stakeholders by honoring and respecting their individuality, dignity and rights.
• Offer suggestions and develop solutions to help promote effective and efficient work processes and innovative programs.
• Actively participate in required meetings and complete all mandatory trainings.
• Maintain high levels of advocacy and member confidentiality to ensure the success of CBH and our mission.
• Assist in assuring both internal and external program integrity by being alert to and reporting suspected instances of provider and employee fraud, waste or abuse.

Essential Functions:

General

• Develop and implement comprehensive data architecture strategies and frameworks for CBH data systems.
• Lead the design and implementation of modern data architectures, supporting transactional, operational, and analytical needs.
• Collaborate with Data Analytics, Business Analysts, IT teams, Project Managers, and business stakeholders to define data requirements, design solutions, and implement data strategies that align with CBH’s business and technology objectives.
• Organize and lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders to capture requirements, understand use cases, personas, key business processes, brainstorm solutions, and align on data architecture strategies and projects.
• Establish data governance policies and practices, including data security, quality, and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical guidance and support for data-related projects, including data migrations, system upgrades, and new implementations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and management, recommending innovations and improvements to enhance our capabilities.

Data Modeling:

• Create the framework to track CBH data assets and their flow, dictate their usage, and store and integrate them.
• Reads, understands, creates, and can explain conceptual and logical models that accurately represent healthcare clinical and business processes.
• Understands OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) vs OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) data models.

SQL (Structured Query Language):

• Uses DML (Data Manipulation Language) to analyze, organize, and output data in ways that are actionable to the business.
• Uses DDL (Data Definition Language) to materialize database objects in support of data analysis.

ETL:

• Works with incumbent teams that install and configure the extract, transform, and load (ETL) routines to move data from source systems into an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Data Lake, and other data repositories in CBH.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

• IT professional with at least 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in a technical environment
• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role, preferably within the healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of healthcare data standards, such as HL7, FHIR, and ICD-10.
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data integration tools.

Skills:

• Expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration techniques.
• Proficiency in database design, SQL, and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and tools.
• Ability to think strategically
• Highly organized and efficient
• Attention to detail
• Ability to delegate tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills and ability to multi-task
• Compliant with HIPAA regulations

Core Expectations:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Build and sustain relationships with co-workers and stakeholders and support efforts and deliverables. Encourage unity and help remove barriers to productivity and success.
• Respect: Treat each other and our members and stakeholders with respect and sensitivity, recognizing the importance of diversity.
• Member Centric: Focus on the needs of our members by providing value-added services, promoting strong relationships and going beyond basic expectations to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Honesty and Integrity: Be open and honest in all we do. Maintain the highest level of integrity at all times.
• Commitment to Service Excellence: Challenge ourselves to be forward-thinking and committed to providing total member and stakeholder satisfaction, first-in-class service and high quality, innovative programs.
• Compassion and Empathy: Demonstrate a deep appreciation for another’s situation and point of view. Pay attention to emotional cues, listen effectively and show an exceptional level of caring about each person’s perspectives and circumstances.
• Problem Solving: Build and implement logical solutions to resolving challenges/issues by using individual knowledge and experience while taking resources, constraints and CBH values into consideration.
• Initiative and Self-Directed: Proactively manage time and resources in a way that ensures that all work is done in the most efficient manner while identifying and implementing initiatives without interventions from co-workers, supervisors or stakeholders.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Adjust approaches and behaviors in order to meet the constantly changing environment head-on and accomplish CBH and individual goals. Strive to adapt to, accept and embrace change within areas of responsibility.
• Communication: Effectively and appropriately share thoughts, ideas and information - both written and oral. Respectfully listen to co-workers and stakeholders to gain a full understanding of issues/situations.

Work Conditions:

• Must be able to travel within Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
• Regularly requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling and/or repetitive wrist/hand movements for various lengths of time throughout the day.
• Ability to utilize computers and office equipment to complete daily work responsibilities.
• Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuation in temperature. No protective equipment routinely needed.
• Must be able to adapt to continuous changes/demands of the job.

Philadelphia Residency Requirement:

• The successful candidate must be a current Philadelphia resident or become a resident within six months of hire.

U.S. Authorization Requirement:

• CBH does not provide sponsorship for applicants requiring future work authorization. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CBH is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on all qualified individuals. This is without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex/gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected individual genetic information, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requesting An Accommodation:

• CBH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or religious observance, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by CBH and require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodation once hired.
• If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with CBH and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email at CBH.Recruitment@Phila.gov