Data Architect

Denver*
Position Type: 
Full-time
Posted On: October 11, 2011
Post Expires: November 30, 2011
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The Piton Foundation is a private, operating foundation funded to develop and implement programs to improve education, expand economic opportunities for families, and strengthen lower‐income communities.

The Data Initiative is one of the foundation’s programs with a focus on 1) democratizing data and putting it into the hands of people who can use it most effectively and 2) using data to support Piton’s own activities on behalf of low‐income children and families.

The Data Architect will be an instrumental support to advance the foundation’s Children’s Corridor, a 14-mile long stretch from northeast Denver to Green Valley Ranch, with a focus on constructing a pipeline that links continuous, affordable and accessible high quality health, mental health, wellness and educational services from conception (prenatal) to career.  See: http://www.denverchildrenscorridor.org/ | http://www.denverchildrenscorridor.org/data

The Piton Foundation’s Data Initiative works with community groups in the Corridor to create actionable, data-rich knowledge.  Data is a lens through which we can explore and transform the Children’s Corridor.  By adding context to numbers, data become a powerful tool for change.

DESCRIPTION:
The Data Architect  is a full‐time, technical position to assist in the implementation of Foundation initiatives and related projects. Areas of responsibility include development, architecture, usage, efficiency, accuracy, maintenance, and administration of Piton’s computerized data sets and data warehouse, information management, data analysis, and support of research activities. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Data and Analysis to Support The Children’s Corridor

  • Developing child education, health and other social indicators to measure community change.
  • Providing technical assistance, social research and analysis.
  • Working with staff to fulfill data requests and provide assistance and training where required.

 

Implementation and Maintenance of the Colorado Data Commons

  • Developing and maintaining the data warehouse and documenting and integrating data from a variety of primary and secondary sources;
  • Identifying and securing appropriate data sources to expand the data warehouse;
  • Processing and “cleaning” data as needed;
  • Developing and maintaining data documentation packages and determine all data protocols;
  • Ensuring that data are reliable and comply with standards in regards to accuracy and confidentiality;
  • Updating and maintaining Piton’s website and web applications

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in information systems, geography, urban planning or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in database management and statistical analysis.
Advanced degree preferred.

Required skills and knowledge include:

  • Relational database management (SQL/Visual Basic);
  • Strong background in computer applications used for analysis and data management;
  • Ability to communicate data and technical issues to persons with a range of data expertise;
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team‐member within tight time frames;
  • Excellent writing and interpersonal skills;
  • Proficiency of ESRI’s core GIS software products including knowledge of cartography and map design using ESRI desktop and server software; and
  • Knowledge of principles and applications of social science, including human geography, urban and neighborhoods planning, housing, education, health, and other social issues;
  • Project management and implementation for technology-based projects

 

Intangibles:

  • Energetic and excited to be part of a dynamic team
  • Ability to mix creativity and practical application

Experience with open source database tools and a familiarity with open source principles is, while not required, a strong plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Annualized starting salary depending upon skills, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits include life, disability, health & dental insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation time, sick time, holidays, a parking pass and RTD Eco Pass.

TO APPLY:

Position Description: 
Data Manager