IT Data Solutions Architect

About the role

The IT Analytics Solution Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for defining and driving the technical direction of analytics platforms across the enterprise footprint, 6 states and over 155,000 people. You will ensure that analytics development aligns with business value, promotes the use of fit-for-purpose tools, and empowers teams through a unified, governed, and scalable architecture.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to development teams, guiding them toward optimal technical solutions that meet evolving business needs. An ideal candidate will have Healthcare, Epic and data analytics experience. This role has no on call or after-hours responsibilities and comes with an Annual Incentive Plan.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide technical strategy for operational analytics platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operating model.
• Architect scalable, secure, and integrated analytics solutions across Epic Cogito, third-party BI tools, and cloud data platforms.
• Establish and maintain a fit-for-purpose tool usage framework to guide development teams in selecting the right technologies for each use case.
• Evaluate emerging Epic and third-party analytics capabilities and lead adoption planning and implementation.
• Serve as a consultative partner to analytics developers and business stakeholders, providing expert guidance on solution design, tool selection, and implementation best practices.
• Promote and support a federated development model by mentoring analysts and enabling full-stack development capabilities.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and standardization across teams to ensure consistent, high-quality solution delivery.
• Implement and oversee standardized DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for analytics development and deployment.
• Design and enforce a robust RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) security model across all analytics platforms, in accordance with guidelines from Data Governance and other platform owners.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business units to ensure analytics platform capabilities are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Provide architectural oversight and technical direction for analytics initiatives within the project portfolio.
• Support project management efforts by contributing to risk mitigation strategies, implementation planning, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification: Epic certifications appropriate to job function (status of Certified or Accredited)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Typically requires 5 or more years in progressively responsible IT data or analytics roles, with at least 3 years focused on analytics architecture or enterprise reporting platforms in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Deep expertise in Epic Cogito architecture and data structures, and/or other appropriate data platform based on role/function.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following platforms: BusinessObjects, Power BI, SSRS, and Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security models (RBAC), and DevOps practices in analytics environments.
• Proven ability to define and execute technical strategy across complex, multi-platform environments.
• Excellent consultative and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification: Epic certifications such as Cogito, Cogito Tools Administration, Cogito Project Manager, or any Caboodle or Clarity certifications. Snowflake SnowPro and Microsoft PowerBI or Fabric certifications preferred
• Experience: Experience defining and executing analytics strategy in a consulting role
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience with ServiceNow ITIL and SPM modules, strong background in data and analytics in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions

Very limited travel, operates all equipment necessary to perform the job, exposed to normal office environment, remote work environment