Database Administrator 1/2/3 (Health Data Solutions Architect - PCN 168015)
About The Position
The Alaska Department of Health is hiring a flexibly staffed Database Administrator at the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the selected applicant’s qualifications and experience. The position supports public health programs and CDC Data Modernization Initiative priorities by designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise health data pipelines, models, databases, and reporting systems. The role leads modernization of departmental data infrastructure through engineering, governance, security, and cloud-first standards, and works with program staff to turn public health workflows into scalable, reliable technical solutions. The position is currently based in Juneau and may be located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau depending on the location of the most qualified candidate. It is open to Alaska residents only.
Requirements
- Must be an Alaska resident.
- Applicants must demonstrate the competencies for the level at which they are considered. Database Administrator 1 competencies include Computers and Electronics, Data Management, Information Assurance, Learning, and Technical Problem Solving.
- Database Administrator 2 competencies include Critical Thinking, Database Administration, Data Systems, Information Assurance, and Technical Problem Solving.
- Database Administrator 3 competencies include Critical Thinking, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Information Assurance, and Information Technology Architecture.
- Competencies may be gained through education or experience in computer science, software engineering, database administration, data analysis, information technology, computer programming, database query design, data analysis, or database administration.
- Applicants must answer the supplemental questions and document qualifying education and work experience in the application.
- Three professional references are required at interview; one must be the current or most recent supervisor if not already provided.
- A current performance evaluation, if available, and transcripts supporting education used for minimum qualifications are requested at interview.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to apply technology to tasks and select appropriate tools or procedures to achieve results.
- Experience using information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data and information.
- Stakeholder management knowledge, including engaging and monitoring relationships with individuals and groups connected to work efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise health data pipelines, models, and databases supporting public health programs and CDC Data Modernization Initiative priorities.
- Architect and maintain Power BI semantic models, DAX calculations, dashboards, and automated report delivery systems for statewide decision-makers.
- Integrate data from EHRs, vital records, surveillance platforms, and registries into cohesive, high-quality structures that improve access, analytics, and interoperability.
- Partner with program staff to translate complex public health workflows into technical requirements and deliver scalable, reliable data solutions.
- Implement best-practice engineering, governance, security, and cloud-first design standards to modernize departmental data infrastructure.
Benefits
- Flexible work scheduling and telework options.
- Continuous learning opportunities, including Pluralsight subscriptions, Microsoft training, and national communities of practice.
- Opportunity to work with modern data platforms and engineering tools on statewide public health data modernization projects.
- Collaborative team environment that supports independent decision-making and technical leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
