Data Operations and Development Lead

Data Operations and Development Lead

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of prior experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading a Microsoft Azure cloud based data analytics team.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate well.
• Experience leading team of data specialists, including business analyst, data architect, data modeler, data engineers, Azure cloud administrator, report developers.
• Leadership experience delivering enterprise scale cloud data solutions, including reports, dashboards, visualization, data extracts, Ad Hoc query capabilities.
• Experience implementing Azure cloud native services-based data engineering, data lakehouse, data warehouse, multi-dimensional and normalized data models, reports, data extracts, and other data services.
• Experience delivering solutions using Azure services such as ADLS, ADF, Synapse Analytics, Apache Spark.
• Experience with the Microsoft Business Intelligence Stack (Power BI, SQL Server, SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS).
• Ability to use data query and reporting tools such as SSMS, Power BI, SQL query tools.
• Ability to conceptualize and articulate use of Azure cloud services-based integrated architecture to deliver data solutions, including access to external data sources such as AWS and on-premises data.
• Experience managing Agile development and operations, working with a multi-functional team.
• Understanding of AI/ML and Generative AI solutions and application to data analysis.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proven problems solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented, and able to multi-task with good follow through skills.
• Ability to successfully obtain a government-issued Public Trust clearance.
• US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand ongoing and future data needs.
• Build relationships at every level of the organization and develop a deep understanding of the business context.
• Work with the primary client to prioritize and manage day to day activities, task prioritization, team utilization, and data deliveries, utilizing Agile project and task management.
• Lead data analytics team members to drive full data lifecycle activities, including new capabilities.
• Manage day to day operations to ensure all stakeholder commitments are met.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate Agile development and operations, including Program Increment Planning.
• Manage design, development, deployment, and operation of Microsoft Azure based data solutions.
• Coordinate support from infrastructure and network support teams, vendors, and government service providers.
• Maintain continuous learning to propose new approaches and solutions to meet client needs.
• Incorporate best practices in cloud based data infrastructure, data architecture, data quality, data security, data standards, data management, data governance, data engineering, performance optimization, reporting, and analytics.
• Collaborate with the client to maintain technical roadmap, ensuring incorporation of latest tools and technologies such as Generative AI.
• Ensure appropriate project knowledge management and documentation.
• Manage training, knowledge transfer, and support to client data management team and users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power BI and Microsoft Azure data analytics related certifications
• Experience with GenAI and AI/ML
• Experience supporting data governance, including data catalogs, business glossaries, metadata management
• Experience with Design Thinking and Human Centered Design, and persona driven solutions.