Data Architect

$105,698 - $132,123/Yr

University of Maryland - College Park, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

College Park, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Data Architect at the University of Maryland will play a crucial role in enhancing the reporting process and data accessibility within the VPR, Research Information Systems and Integrations Team. This position involves requirements gathering, data warehouse design, report and dashboard development, and implementing data quality controls. The Data Architect will work closely with faculty and staff to navigate compliance and financial data, utilizing various cloud technologies to improve data delivery and usability.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements for data architecture and reporting needs.
• Design and maintain a data warehouse for research administration and financial reporting.
• Develop reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI and Tableau.
• Implement metrics for VPR datasets and best practices for data warehouse structures.
• Contribute to ETL implementations and data quality controls.
• Assist faculty and staff in navigating data related to compliance and financials.
• Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to provide data solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data analytics, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in designing data structures for reporting and analytics.
• Proficiency in reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Analytics.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and PHP for query writing.
• Strong customer support and training experience.
• Ability to develop detailed technical documentation and user-friendly guides.
• Experience with integrations and reports for research administration or financial data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with various cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with Kuali Research, Kuali COI, and Workday integrations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities