Enterprise Data Architect

Enterprise Data Architect

***This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs associated with moving to the Colorado Springs area.

Join the Colorado Springs Utilities team!  We are seeking a driven Data Architect to strengthen the impact of our business information.  Analyze the company's data needs and use coding skills to maintain secure databases and then collect and organize the data obtained.  As a critical team member, you will lead our efforts to improve the availability and usability of the data that drives our organization's success.

Why Apply?  You will join a dynamic team of IT professionals where your focus will be helping to ensure that our data is appropriately stored, governed, and used as the strategic asset that it is.  Upcoming projects include AMI data analytics, Data Fabric expansion, database platform modernization, and organizational initiatives around Data Governance. Future focus will include energy roadmap, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence; this role is at the nexus of all of these projects!
 

 A Hybrid Telework Schedule will be considered for this position; hybrid is defined as a pre-determined blend of working from home and in the office. (This does require the qualified candidate to reside within commuting distance of the Colorado Springs office.) 

Key Focus Areas:

• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable business-focused data architecture solutions
• Develop, and maintain data models, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accessibility across the organization
• Recommend data integration processes to consolidate data from various sources into a cohesive data warehouse
• Partner with Data Manager to establish and enforce data governance policies and practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance
• Partner with the Data Manager to establish an AI strategy for the organization
• Monitor and optimize data architecture performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance data architecture capabilities and performance
• Provide training and support to data users and stakeholders to ensure effective use of data architecture and systems
• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable data architecture solutions that meet business requirements

Who you are...The successful candidate will come with years of demonstrated related experience, in-depth skills in designing and implementing information solutions, and hands-on experience implementing data and analytics management programs. Additionally, a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

• Experience in enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF
• Experience with meta-modeling language ArchiMate 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer, or similar role
• Extensive knowledge of database management systems (DBMS), data modeling tools, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data warehousing solutions
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, and other relevant languages
• Utility experience is a plus
   

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 25A, 25G, 26A, 26B, 37A1, 37A2, 37A3, 37A4, 6420, 6423, 6425, 6427, IT 9634, 9934, 9975, 9985
 

Our Commitment to Our Employees…  
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program