Data Engineer Senior Coordinator

Classification Title:

Application Database Admin III

Job Description:

• Prepares data infrastructure for data science research by building out data collection and reporting infrastructure
• Plays a role in the development and design of databases and data warehouses/lakes across multiple platforms and computing environments.
• Plays a role in the development of an overall data architecture that supports the information needs of the business in a flexible but secure environment.
• Assists developers on the Center's data system to streamline and expand analysis and reporting for internal use and client reporting.
• Mentors others in the develop and design of database and warehouse applications across multiple platforms and computing environments.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

• Creates actionable high-value analysis and reporting priorities using available data in collaboration with the research, evaluation, and data teams for each Lastinger Center Product, in alignment with OKRs.
• Analyzes data requirements, application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schema(s), and then designs, develops, amends, optimizes, and certifies database schema design to meet system(s) requirements.
• Gathers, analyzes, and normalizes relevant information related to, and from business processes, functions, and operations to evaluate data credibility and determine relevance and meaning.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

• Collaborates with product and research teams to identify opportunities where AI can improve data processing, coordination, or reporting efficiency.
• Develops standards and best practices for prompt engineering, model output validation, and AI-assisted code/query generation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate AI tools, models, and frameworks based on data sensitivity, performance requirements, and long-term maintainability.
• Develops backend structure to support AI tools utilized at the data layer in support of Center-wide initiatives

Expected Salary:

$105,000-$120,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with data-intensive technologies and practices.
• Knowledge of SAS, R, Python, and SQL, or data visualization software.
• Understanding of compliance relating to disclosure laws, regulations and other requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly in multiple venues and formats with non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in large-scale education data and data from application use
• Experience with data infrastructure and data visualization
• Interest in transforming education through the application of data science
• Commitment to the responsible use of data for the benefit of society
• Proactive, precise, and persistent
• Organization and planning skills to ensure timely follow through

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is soft-funded and time-limited.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No