What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solution Architect - Data Management position at GEHA?
GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
GEHA has one mission : To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.
Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization.
Create and provide solutions regarding data storage and database administration. Conduct evaluations of technology standards, tools, products, and solutions, make rational design decisions from business and technical perspectives and communicate recommendations. Define guidelines and recommendations based on leading industry practices tailored to GEHA's data needs and infrastructure. Maintain responsibility for defining the technical strategy, work closely with all stakeholders to vet technology decisions that support product capabilities now and for the future, and guide it successfully through its execution. SKILLS
Responsibilities
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of GEHA strategic business plans.
- Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction and assistance to systems analysts, IT cloud engineers and other system engineers.
- Document and develop in-depth knowledge of GEHA existing architecture / infrastructure and technology portfolio.
- Develop, document, communicate and enforce database technology standard policies.
- Conduct research on emerging database and cloud technologies in support of organizational data requirements and development efforts.
- Make recommendations about database and data storage technology and process adoption.
- Evaluates existing applications and systems. Recommends improvements or modifications.
- Acts as technical mentor for members of the IT team, providing input and feedback to others. Review Business Requirements Documentation, Technical Design Documentation and participate in peer review cycles with technical & non-technical counterparts.
- Assign tasks to the appropriate technical resource within the team; follow up on assigned tasks to ensure adherence to proposal internal and delivery milestones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferred Technology Skills : Information Systems or Systems Engineering
LI-Hybrid
Work-at-home requirements
How we value you
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
The annual base salary range for this position is $119,985 - $169,135 USD.
GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.
GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.
Salary : $119,985 - $169,135
