Lead Data and Integration Specialist

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable integrations, automated workflows, and operational tooling across enterprise platforms using APIs, scripting, automation technologies, and emerging AI-assisted development approaches
• Serve as a lead technical contributor in advancing the College’s data modernization initiatives, including workflow optimization, analytics enablement, and operational reporting capabilities
• Partner closely with leadership, technical teams, and departmental stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and deliver strategic technology solutions that improve operational effectiveness
• Independently manage complex technical initiatives from planning through implementation, including requirements gathering, stakeholder communication, prioritization, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
• Collaborate with the Systems team to design and support sustainable data pipelines, reporting frameworks, analytics models, and integration strategies across multiple platforms and systems
• Establish and maintain scalable data management and governance practices, ensuring strong standards for data quality, lifecycle management, security, access controls, documentation, and operational consistency
• Maintain and support Azure-hosted infrastructure and cloud services while contributing to the long-term evolution of the College’s cloud-based operational ecosystem
• Contribute to institutional data security and compliance initiatives through implementation of technical controls, process improvements, and risk mitigation practices
• Support continuous improvement efforts by evaluating emerging technologies, integration approaches, automation frameworks, and AI-enabled tooling that can strengthen operational capabilities across the College

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Significant professional experience supporting enterprise systems integration, workflow automation, operational analytics, or data management initiatives
• Experience working with APIs, scripting, automation frameworks, and cloud-based technologies
• Experience designing and supporting scalable data workflows, reporting solutions, and operational tooling
• Experience independently managing technical projects and collaborating across multiple stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated experience supporting governance, security, and operational best practices within enterprise environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Significant professional experience supporting enterprise systems integration, workflow automation, operational analytics, or data management initiatives
• Experience working with APIs, scripting, automation frameworks, and cloud-based technologies
• Experience designing and supporting scalable data workflows, reporting solutions, and operational tooling
• Experience independently managing technical projects and collaborating across multiple stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated experience supporting governance, security, and operational best practices within enterprise environments

Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is $105,000 - $115,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position.

Pay

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule.