Data Architect

Data Architect

Job Summary

The Data Architect will report to the
Technical Team Lead within the University of Utah Health System Insights Center. This role owns core production datasets that enable
reporting, analytics, and ad-hoc analysis across the organization. Responsibilities include designing, building and maintaining data
structures and refresh processes to ensure reliability, quality, and performance. This role will monitor and troubleshoot datasets,
proactively address break-fix issues, and help reduce backlog through reusable, shared assets. Success in this role is measured by improved
analyst throughput, reduced duplication of effort, and increased reuse of standardized datasets.
The ideal candidate will apply
organizational data standards directly in production datasets, contribute documentation that enables consistent interpretation, and provide
clarity for downstream users. This role collaborates closely with Solution Analysts, EDW architects/engineers, and
other technical teams to leverage existing data assets and institutional knowledge. Through well-maintained datasets, consistent
definitions, and accessible documentation, the Data Architect increases self-service capabilities and enables analysts to do higher-value
work with less friction.

This role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Learn
more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Analytical Thinking

• Asks clarifying questions prior to working with
  data.
• Uses structured methodologies to diagnose and solve technical problems.
• Communicates insights so they can be
  operationalized effectively by the organization.

Data Management & Operations

• Builds, refreshes, and
  maintains production datasets and associated workflows.
• Automates recurring processes where feasible and monitors dataset
  reliability/performance.
• Proactively troubleshoots break-fix issues and ensures continuity of service for analysts.
• Ensures privacy and protection of data and its responsible use in decision-making.
• Applies institutional naming standards,
  definitions, and derivations in shared datasets.
• Documents data sources, refresh logic, dependencies, and business definitions to
  enable reuse.
• Follows data processes related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and PHI.
• Understands how EHR
  design decisions impact data capture and downstream availability.
• Collaborates closely with EDW architects/engineers to leverage
  existing assets and knowledge.

Strategic & System Thinking

• Generates practical approaches to solving
  ambiguous data problems.
• Maintains awareness of relevant healthcare and analytics advancements.

Teamwork

• Works with Solution Analysts and business stakeholders to translate needs into actionable technical work.
• Reduces
  bottlenecks by providing reusable datasets, clear definitions, and documentation that enable self-service.

Minimum
Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related
work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one
of the following job levels:
Data Architect, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a
master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Data Architect, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or
equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Data Architect,
IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work
experience.

Preferences
Familiarity with healthcare systems, terminology, or clinical/operational workflows.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44205B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work
Schedule Summary: Standard Office work schedule. Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 remote.
Department: 00728 – UUMG OPS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $99, 858 – $124,278
Close Date: 3/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196343

jeid-a2a987c57f1d374aacf53c0081cb88eb