Senior Data Systems Administrator

The Human Services Department (HSD) works to ensure Seattle communities thrive by meeting basic needs through innovative, collaborative approaches. Our mission is to connect people with resources and solutions so everyone can live, learn, work, and participate in strong, healthy communities. We center racial equity and social justice in all we do.

HSD’s Data Performance and Evaluation (DPE) Team seeks a Senior Data Systems Administrator to serve as the department’s lead steward for HSD’s enterprise data systems. This role leads the development of HSD’s new provider data portal, overseeing project management, data governance, system design, and user adoption. The provider data portal is built on the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dataverse and Power Apps, requiring leadership in data architecture and platform governance.

We’re looking for someone who can apply race and social justice principles to support the departments:

• Data: Develop and maintain data systems, dashboards, and automated workflows to improve accuracy, efficiency, and usability.

• Performance: Support staff in using data systems effectively through training, communication, and collaboration.

• Evaluation: Analyze and interpret data to generate insights, respond to ad hoc requests, and ensure transparency through documented methods.

This position will report to the Research & Evaluation Manager and collaborates closely with program divisions, IT partners, leadership, and external providers. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced systems and data leader who wants to shape the future of HSD’s enterprise data ecosystem and strengthen how data is used to serve Seattle communities.

Data Management and System Leadership

• Serve as the senior business owner and functional system lead for HSD’s new provider data portal

• Exercise independent decision-making over system architecture, data models, data flows, and integration design to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and compliant with requirements

• Review and approve deliverables from technical development partners such as Seattle IT or external vendors, ensuring alignment with department needs and long-term sustainability

• Monitor system performance and proactive identify areas for improvement

• Establish and maintain data dictionaries and standards that integrate data from multiple sources

• Ensure analysts have reliable access to high-quality data to support performance measurement, evaluation, and decision making

Project Scoping, Planning, and Governance

• Lead the multi-year development and growth plan for the new provider data portal

• Develop long-term plans for enterprise data systems to meet departmental and citywide priorities, including emerging initiatives and changing regulatory requirements

• Serve as the department’s authority on enterprise data systems, identifying risks, tradeoffs, and strategic opportunities

• Coordinate and direct work across divisions, Seattle IT, and vendors to ensure effective sequencing of work, efficient use of resources, and successful implementation of solutions

Privacy, Security, and Compliance

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise data governance frameworks that define ownership, access, data standards, system requirements, and lifecycle management

• Partner with Seattle IT and legal counsel to interpret and appropriately apply privacy, security, and compliance regulatory requirements

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