Insurance Data/Information Architect

The candidate selected for this position will join existing Data/Information Architects in creating mapping/modeling deliverables for modernization. Holds responsibility for the maintenance of the data & information to support the measuring and monitoring of enterprise business needs. Maintains the design around the full set of Enterprise information capabilities that support existing and strategic business capabilities. Job Requirements

• Programming or software skills with one/some of the following: SAS, MySQL or other SQL database management systems, or RStudio
• Ensures data risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
• Demonstrate familiarity with all Information Governance policies and standards, while enforcing those specific to Information Architecture as it relates to data structures, data movement, risks, and controls.
• Participates in feedback efforts to define the mission of the information architecture practice, goals, strategy critical success factors, as well as policies and standards.
• Ability to document, use and maintain data and information within existing information architecture tools and metadata repository/catalog.
• Ability to gather requirements, design, and implement a ETL process.
• Applies insurance business knowledge to identify, define and document information capabilities/requirements, translating into a deeper understanding of how the business consumes and uses the data.

• Bachelors degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• MUST have insurance industry experience
• 4 years of experience in information or data architecture; or if advanced degree, 2 years experience in information or data architecture.
• Previous experience with modern data architecture environments (Azure Cloud, SQL, NoSQL, etc.).
• Proven ability to embrace new technologies of the future and operationalize these to deliver value (Data Virtualization, Cloud).
• Understand how to work with data analysis tools and leverage reporting and data analysis that molds the way user experiences are designed.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to apply architectural principles to business solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations.

• Ability to partner and influence across technical and business teams.
• Conceptual/Logical Data Modeling experience.
• ACORD data model experience a plus.
• ETL tool experience required. Experience with Astera Centerprise a plus.