Job Summary:

The Data Architect is a key data platform position within the RIO and will work closely with the CRIO and other leadership on campus to advance a research data ecosystem with a focus on advancing research informatics and designing a cutting-edge data platform to support researchers at CU Anschutz. The Data Architect develops strategic objectives and goals and implements aligned strategies. The Data Architect will work with leaders, team members, and other stakeholders on a wide variety of data architecture, compliance, and security issues to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and University rules and regulations around the CU Anschutz Medical campus data.

The person in this role will report to the Deputy CRIO and be responsible for leading and mentoring a team (initially 3 - 4 people) of data analysts, data engineers, and informaticists, and will be responsible for community outreach to improve data pipelines primarily to and from regional hospitals, but from other sources as well, such as Federal, State, and local agencies. The Architect will be expected to work closely with partner hospitals on the campus and throughout the region with a focus on improving health outcomes and health research. This person will also work closely with University IT, Security, Compliance, and research IT teams to ensure quality data access control and data security and privacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs ETL pipelines and system design, APIs, data flow automation, BI dashboards, automated audits, continuous integration strategies, and data storage to manage data from multiple sources, such as clinical data, ‘omics data, research administrative systems, state public health data, and social and environmental data.
• Establish best practices in terms of tools and processes for data governance, identify optimal data science projects and technologies, and, in collaboration with senior leadership, design, develop, and implement focused functional area strategies for continued growth.
• Partner with technical hospital leadership, IT leaders and researchers at CU-AMC, and community partners determine data needs, help guide implementation of data science based & digital health technologies into CU & UCHealth ecosystems.
• Plans and manages effort to create and maintain data lakes to support research and institutional strategic needs.
• Collaborates closely with the clinical/research data warehouse team to design efficient and secure data flow pipelines to better provide high-quality data for research.
• Develops and articulates a clear, compelling vision for data and systems to support biomedical/health informatics and research that supports a holistic understanding of health (which may include demographics, social determinants of health, environmental factors, policies, crime, and other social and community level factors that impact health).
• Works collaboratively with informatics staff to coordinate, integrate, and align informatics efforts to maximize capabilities and efficiencies and work towards common goals, including standardizing the collection and delivery of common health related datasets.
• Leads efforts to design data systems, and coordinate activities with various CU data science leaders, to make data accessible to diverse audiences, as well as contribute to the evolving data science ecosystem on the CU campus.

Why Join Us:

The CU-AMC Chief Research Informatics Officer (CRIO) and Research Informatics Office (RIO) empower CU-AMC with the leadership it needs to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world and coordinate the use of information and information systems to transform biomedical research and improve quality and efficiency. The CRIO provides strategic direction and expertise necessary to maximize the impact of CU-AMC’s research and data assets, recognizing the need for careful socio-technical integration and sound governance. The RIO focuses on integrating analytic and data capabilities to realize advancement of the following key business differentiators: 1) learning healthcare systems; 2) health system and research operational success; and 3) workflows and infrastructure to promote new translational discoveries and their implementation. The office will foster a data ecosystem that maximizes the return on investments in personnel, data production, and informatics infrastructure taking into account the needs of a diverse array of organizational partners, patients, and communities.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or related degree.
• 7 years of demonstrable and progressive data team leadership and experience in the health care data science field.
• 2 years managerial experience and experience in industry overseeing customer-client relationships or similar “outward” facing experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at time of hire.

Preferred Requirements:

• Extensive experience managing and storing highly sensitive health and biomedical data, with a focus on data modeling, data integration, and metadata management.
• Extensive experience with data engineering and automating data flows.
• Experience with standardization best practices for integrating data, and security related to HIPAA and PHI data.
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related degree.
• Ten years experience designing systems for managing data and mapping data provenance.
• Five years of demonstrable and progressive team leadership.
• Expertise in Python and SQL.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive familiarity with data warehousing and data lake design principles and implementation.
• Familiarity with data quality assurance methods.
• Ability to deliver “business architectures” – starting from data profiling / analysis, defining business rules, and defining target data models.
• Demonstrated success building effective relationships with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, including strong understanding of change management practices.
• Broad familiarity with cloud computing environments for data storage and analysis.
• Demonstrable ability to create innovative solutions for data storage and analytic needs.
• Strong knowledge of data security and compliance implications for data storage.
• Extensive knowledge of specific health compliance and data security/privacy regulations, such as HIPAA, GDPR, or CCPA.
• Working knowledge and expertise with industry standards (such as HL7, FHIR, DICOM), and a working knowledge of healthcare ontologies (such as UMLS, LOINC, ICD10, SNOMED, CPT).
• Familiarity with privacy-by-design approaches and security modernization.
• Ability to deliver “business architectures” – starting from data profiling / analysis, defining business rules, and defining target data models.
• Demonstrated success building effective relationships with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, including strong understanding of change management practices.
• Broad familiarity with cloud computing environments for data storage and analysis.
• Demonstrable ability to create innovative solutions for data storage and analytic needs.
• Strong knowledge of data security and compliance implications for data storage.
• Familiarity with data quality assurance methods.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Steven Andrews Steven.2.Andrews@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $133,268 to $190,290.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu?.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.