Data Manager

• Position title: Lead/Enterprise Data Specialist
• Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)
• Interview: In Person
• Position type: Contract

Overview:

Looking for Enterprise Data Steward will apply business knowledge and technical expertise in developing tools to help make data driven decisions, report on program performance, and build efficiencies into daily work products and processes. Develop recommendations and maintain documentation for improvements to existing data, systems and system configuration, and processes in support of business activities and provide technical assistance for developed applications to all end users.

Successful candidates should be able to demonstration the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

• Ability to identify issues, facilitate collaborative solutions, and improve business processes with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Proven skills in leading diverse teams, motivating others, and effectively negotiating or resolving disputes in a diplomatic manner.
• Strong knowledge of database development, data management, and enterprise architecture, with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and experience managing complex systems and data integration.
• In-depth understanding of state government and transportation systems, as well as the ability to implement policies, manage changes, and align processes with long-term organizational goals.

Skills:

• Developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from different sources and across different platforms.
• MS applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and SharePoint and other business intelligence and reporting toolsets.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, in particular, business, data architecture development and management.
• Engineering business process improvement resulting in streamlined and effective processes with a mind towards automated solutions.
• Leading, delegating, motivating, and obtaining desired results.
• Work with business units to assess complex business functions and processes.
• Theory and principles of database development, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.
• Negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically.
• In-depth knowledge of state government organizations, functions, and transportation systems, operations, and procedures.
• Apply logic and reasoning to identify and analyze problem areas and recommend various solutions consistent with applicable regulations and policies.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and policies.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in research and evaluation principles, practices, and procedures as well as working with business leaders and users of business processes to capture processes and identify issues and solutions.
• Knowledge of transportation planning, project development and finance.
• Experience working with large data sets. Experience working in teams to solve complex problems. Experience defining a business need, identifying a solution, implementing the solution, and monitoring performance.

Education:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Information Management Systems, Technology, Communications, or related field desired.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field desired.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Master data management: 10 years (Required)
• Enterprise architecture: 10 years (Required)
• Business intelligence: 6 years (Required)
• Transportation planning: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA 23219 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75 - $85