Data Analytics Architect

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Data Analytics Architect is a highly technical member of the Strategic Intelligence team who specializes in the creative use of databases, statistical models, and traditional/non-traditional data sources to create analytically rigorous, actionable insights, and recommendations that drive strategic decision-making. Responsible for the processes, tools, and data models required to produce enterprise-wide strategic intelligence and dashboards. This individual partners with operational leaders to produce, manage, integrate, and communicate strategic intelligence that improves decision-making across the organization. Responsible for analyzing trends and insights in the data and enabling stakeholders to make data-driven decisions and act. They will mentor other analysts and cross-train within the department. This position has ownership of projects and processes.

 

This role will require extensive use of data analytics tools such as Power BI and Tableau. It requires the incumbent have exemplary data engineering skills as well as communication and collaboration experience.

 

This role requires the incumbent live within the KC metro.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Partners with senior leaders and Strategic Planning Department Leadership as a trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert to extract data, analyze, interpret, present, and assist with data-driven decision-making:

• Responsible for conducting specialized analyses to assist leadership with other functions and make recommendations for change to achieve the objectives of the organization.
• Manages the development of complex, strategic data analysis through integration of data from a variety of internal and external information sources. Provides recommendations to support increased market share.
• Supports strategic intelligence analysis to use on complex, high profile projects such as U.S. News and World Report Best Children’s Hospital rankings.
• Identifies best method to obtain data, analyze data, and communicate insights for effectively meeting client needs.
• Fulfills requests required to support of the Strategic Initiative Process, Strategic Planning process, and other key organization priorities.

Manage the technical design, development, and implementation of new data analytics tools:

• Responsible for building and maintaining SP department infrastructure for internal and external data.
• Identifies user needs and key questions, assesses options, and recommends visual and functional design that will effectively meet those needs.
• Responsible for validating data integrity and resolving issues related to data governance and user functionality.