Manager, Data and Analytics

Job Description

Summary

The Manager, Data and Analytics will design, implement and manage the maintenance of solutions that direct business operations, data engineering, analytics and platforms. This position manages data migrations, infrastructure, enterprise data architecture and designs an environment that will support operations efficiency.

Essential Functions

- Design and implement scalable cloud, hybrid and on-premises data architectures that meet business and technical requirements.

- Manage migration legacy data environments to cloud-based platforms.

- Manage the transfer and modernize legacy data environments.

- Implement and manage business intelligence (BI) platforms.

- Manage data focused projects.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable analytics solutions.

- Manage database administration activities, including security compliance.

- Direct strategies to translate raw data into business insights.

- Manage enterprise-wide data governance, including data lifecycle management, data classification, set data quality standards, and retention recommendations.

- Direct the development of reusable data models, and semantic layers for self-service business units.

- Coordinate closely with application teams to integrate analytics functionality into operational systems.

- Partner with Cybersecurity to ensure alignment between analytics infrastructure and cybersecurity policies.

- Evaluate and recommend data-focused technologies and vendors to support scalable, secure, and value-driven analytics initiatives.

- Participate in Information Technology (IT) capital and operational budget preparation.

- Lead data focused on organizational change management efforts.

- Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

- Manager/Sr. Manager, Projects and Applications: Report to, receive direction from and provide information to.

- Information Technology, Legal, and Compliance divisions: Partner with to implement secure and compliant data usage practices.

- Other Chugach managers and staff: Consult and exchange information with, provide management and support.

External

- Bargaining Unit Representatives

- Cloud solution providers, third-party data vendors, BI platform representatives, and data governance tool consultants.

Competencies

- Expertise in cloud and on-premises data architecture.

- Expertise in IT Enterprise Resource Planning.

- Expertise in Information Architecture.

- Familiarity with cybersecurity needs and operational value of a variety of data types.

- Proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms.

- Experience with BI solutions, data insights, data modeling and dashboard development.

- Familiarity with data storytelling and supporting data driven decision making.

- Comfortable interacting with end users and designing data user experience at all levels.

- Effective project management and technical leadership skills.

- Proven communication and organizational skills.

- Working knowledge of data governance platforms and metadata management.

- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational information management initiatives.

- Vendor management and contract negotiation skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for the Lead Program Analysts, Program Analysts, and Database Administrators.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment with travel to facilities and plant sites within the state required. Attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings and attendance at meetings or conferences outside of the state may be required.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Architecture, or similar required. Advanced degree, preferred.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience, including supervisory, with data architecture, or data engineering, required. Experience in a utility, retail or banking environment preferred. Management experience in a union environment, preferred.

Experience implementing analytics platforms and supporting cross-functional use of data in operational decision-making, preferred.

Substitution

Additional experience in similar complex information technology role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

- Medical, RX, Dental & Vision

- Health Savings Account (HSA)

- Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY

- 401K Plan

- Defined Benefit (Pension)

- Retirement Investment services

- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric

- Supplemental Life Insurance

- Short Term Disability

- Long Term Disability

- Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH

- 20 days vacation for first year of employment

- 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays

- Employee Assistance Program

- MetLife Will Preparation