ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT- (FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA (FSM))

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the sole entity authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched approximately 1,000 programs and has served as a strategic partner to CDC during public health emergencies. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health.

Overview

The CDC Foundation is seeking an Enterprise Architect in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Responsibilities

Assist the Department of Health and Social Affairs in the development of short and long term IT infrastructure plans to enhance disease surveillance, outbreak response, and contact tracing operations and to establish Electronic Case Reporting.

Support system modernization projects, data exchange and integration efforts with health providers, expansion of analytics capabilities, and security improvements.

Work with network engineer and EHR developer

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience as Enterprise or Data Architect in a health organization; Experience with multiple technology platforms (e.g., Java, SQL, cloud, etc.) and

Masters in Public Health Informatics, or Masters of Public Health with significant experience in informatics or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science with 5 years of informatics experience required.

Required competency in one or more ETL operation capable languages (e.g. SAS, Python, R, Java, Ruby, etc.) principles.

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or similar Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) environments, including table and query management and task automation is preferred.

Experience with data exchange and integration methods (e.g., APIs, JSON, etc.) and messaging standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7, X12)

Familiarity with communicating data flow, database architecture, and ETL workflows, such as in Uniform Modeling Language (UML) diagrams, preferred.

Highly detail oriented; demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility; able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner; able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines; and possesses strong analytical skills.

Strong technical skills, including practical experience in some or all of database management, entity resolution/linkage, ETL operations, report generation, data visualization, and automation.

Strong office productivity suite skills including word processing, spreadsheet development, and email, with a particular emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to link these office systems to database actions (e.g. automating the email of a report) desired.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with particular experience reviewing and editing documents.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial; energetic; and able to develop productive relationships with a diverse set of colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

This position is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to meet emerging workforce needs in order to contribute to the delivery of essential public health services as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per grant requirements, the person working in this role must be 100% focused on COVID-19 activities.