L&I IT Data Warehouse Team Supervisor (IT Data Management Senior/Specialist)

Full Job Description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Please Note: IT supervisors will receive five percent (5%) supervisory pay differential in addition to their base pay.

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), an employer of choice, is announcing an exciting opportunity to join our Information Technology (IT) Division as a Data Warehouse Team Supervisor (IT Data Management Senior/Specialist).

Within the IT Division, the Applications & Data Management (A&DM) program is dedicated to delivering advanced web capabilities and data solutions to citizens and businesses across Washington.

The program is composed of multiple Agile teams focused on managing data systems and play a critical role in the agency’s reporting, analytics, and claims data services.

If selected for this role, you will lead the A&DM Data Warehouse Team, supervising a group of database engineers responsible for maintaining and optimizing the agency’s data warehouse, which includes two major database systems, over 2,000 tables, and thousands of SSIS load packages.

You will use your expert level Enterprise Database technical skills to guide the design and architecture of integrated data solutions and collaborate with various technical teams to ensure optimal system performance.

Requirements

Some of what you’ll do:

• Supervise and lead the Enterprise Data Warehouse team through changes to complex data management systems and interfaces.
• Coach, lead, mentor, and provide guidance to the Database team in the execution of solutions.
• Develop technology roadmaps for highly-complex systems that have significant statewide or multi-agency impact.
• Lead projects to integrate new and existing technologies.
• Plan, analyze, and design applications or enhancements for systems that are high risk, high impact and mission critical.
• Design and structure databases to efficiently store, retrieve, and manage data, including creating schemas, tables, indexes, and other objects.
• Ensure security of the data warehouse and compliance with data governance standards.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists, and product teams to create appropriate data structures that support analytical needs.
• Work with developers and data analysts to design databases that meet application and reporting requirements.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in data warehousing, big data, and related methodologies.
• And much more!

Qualifications

Required:

• Five (5) years of advanced IT experience as an IT Manager or technical lead
  • Including leading IT professionals in implementing business systems, applications, new technology and infrastructure
• AND Ten (10) years* of professional experience in all of the following:
  • Developing and enhancing Microsoft applications using languages and tools
  • Developing and enhancing data loads and data transformations applications using programming languages and tools
  • Developing and enhancing data warehouses, data marts, data lakes, database designs
  • Applying and developing coding and testing standards, application architecture and architectural patterns, security protocols and frameworks, application source control and agency policies required to develop and maintain applications.
  • Writing and accessing database code using T-SQL, stored procedures, SSMS and SSIS
  • Performing unit testing
  • Applying development standards in a managed environment

*NOTE: Education may substitute year-for-year for experience up to four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree and up to two (2) years for an associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a closely aligned field.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired:

• One(1) year of experience within an agile scrum team.
• Working knowledge of current technology trends and tools in data extraction and management
  
  

Additional Information

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, L&I offers flexible custom work schedules as well as hybrid and remote work options. Teleworking is one of the work options for this position. Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position.

Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

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Other information

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Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters.

We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission.

Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.

It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

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For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Jennifer Nuño at nunk235@lni.wa.gov.