Data Management

This is an entry-level data management position typically involved in assisting with design and maintenance of a database or provide data integrations. Assists in the design, testing, and modification of data management applications and controls. Responds to ad hoc report requests that are routine in nature. May execute patch management of databases. At this level, an employee will be responsible for completing singular, low risk, and low impact tasks such as executing low-level table management, conducting low-level and routine monitoring of data by users, and running data analytics tools.

This is a data management position accountable for applying and using experience in the field of data management in the preparation of moderate to complex data systems, analysis of specifications, and installation and testing of data management systems. Provides data modeling and design services. Tunes database applications for optimal performance. Supports the design of detailed conceptual data models and translation into outline designs. Migrates data management systems into operational environments while ensuring data security and integrity. May provide technical leadership to first-level staff. Runs moderate to complex data analytics tools. Acts with independence and may be accountable for a significant portion of a large project/enhancement.

Supervisory positions at this level are accountable for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of databases or data integrations for assigned organizational areas. An incumbent typically manages a small team of data management staff and/or databases or data integrations of lesser complexity and/or risk and impact. Focus is on adaptation and maintenance of existing databases. Additional duties include mentoring application development staff, which may include vendor staff.

Specialist positions at this level are accountable for developing data management architecture and the design and maintenance of complex organizational data models within the approved architecture. Incumbents monitor and identify trends in data usage and opportunities for the reduction of data usage. Design, develop, test, and implement complex data management systems. Provide guidance relating to encryption standards and data recovery systems and processes. Run complex data analytics tools. Establish standards in naming conventions. Provide complex technical support in relevant field of discipline. May serve as project lead and/or provide technical direction to other project team members. Mentors less experienced staff.

Positions at this level are accountable for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of databases or data integrations of moderate complexity and risk/impact for assigned organizational areas. May be accountable for multiple databases and data management teams.

Senior specialist positions perform highly complex data assignments involving multiple small, complex, platforms or a singular large platform. Accountable for data security, validation, evaluation, and implementation. Interacts with stakeholder or business partners, including vendor staff. Incumbents work on and solve highly complex problems where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.  Provide highly complex technical support in relevant field of discipline. May serve as project lead and/or provide technical direction to other project team members.

This is a managerial position accountable for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of databases or data integrations at the high end of complexity and high risk/impact for assigned organizational areas. Manages multiple data management teams. Accountable for portfolio management of multiple data management applications and ensuring staff’s adherence to standard operating procedures. Accountable for leading supervisors or team leaders of data management teams. Interacts with stakeholders or business partners, including vendor management. Responsible for assisting the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with strategic planning and direction.