Senior ELT Analytics Specialist (Database Administration Specialist 2, PN 20067096)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. Our Vision: To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success. Our Mission: To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Our Core Values: One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at 614-644-7811 or by email to: [email protected]. This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position. BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include: BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work. I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work. Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support. I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC. I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC. If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application! We are seeking a highly skilled Senior ELT Developer / Data Warehouse Engineer to join our Data Warehouse team. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize data solutions that power enterprise reporting, analytics, and business intelligence. You will work across multiple environments, support mission‑critical data operations, and collaborate with technical and business leaders to deliver high‑quality, scalable data systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complex data environments, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about building robust, high‑performance data pipelines and architectures. This is a re-post. Previous applicants need to re-apply to be considered.

Requirements

• 60 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: conducting performance tuning and configuration, creating data models and providing technical Tier II database support including 12 months work experience in Data Warehouse specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
• OR completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 42 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: conducting performance tuning and configuration, creating data models and providing technical Tier II database support including 12 months work experience in Data Warehouse specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: conducting performance tuning and configuration, creating data models and providing technical Tier II database support including 12 months work experience in Data Warehouse specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Experience in Data Warehouse (primary technology).
• Database Administration skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Interpreting Data.
• Problem Solving.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Analyzation.
• Knowledge of oral & written communication tools & techniques.
• Knowledge of customer support & personal service.
• Knowledge of technical writing & documentation practices.
• Knowledge of technology design.
• Knowledge of mathematic principles relative to data warehouse.
• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) principles, methods & practices in data warehouse.
• Knowledge of state & Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) policy, procedures & applicable laws.
• Knowledge of vision, mission & goals of BWC.
• Knowledge of systems performance management.
• Knowledge of IT lifecycle concepts.
• Knowledge of project management principles & methods.
• Knowledge of developing system-specific specifications.
• Knowledge of interrelationships of multiple IT specialties.
• Knowledge of database management principles & methodologies for data modeling (e.g. data normalization & de-normalization, star & snowflake schemas, dimensional modeling).
• Knowledge of interpretation of complex SQL.
• Knowledge of data modeling tools (e.g. Cognos FrameWork Manager Modeler, Erwin).
• Knowledge of entity-relationship diagrams.
• Knowledge of Oracle.
• Knowledge of SQL.
• Knowledge of Cognos Studios.
• Knowledge of Tableau.
• Knowledge of R.
• Knowledge of Power BI.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of proof of concept efforts.
• Skill in reading comprehension.
• Skill in speaking.
• Skill in service orientation.
• Skill in troubleshooting.
• Skill in critical thinking.
• Skill in using data recovery tools & techniques.
• Skill in complex problem-solving.
• Skill in judgment & decision making.
• Skill in assuring quality.
• Skill in identifying & specifying business requirements.
• Skill in lead work.
• Skill in database analysis & evaluation.
• Skill in developing & interpreting policy & strategies governing the planning & delivery of IT services.
• Ability to prepare meaningful, accurate & concise reports.
• Ability to stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance & recommendations to management & other technical specialists on critical IT issues.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle (if travel is required).
• Must attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed for any educational achievements to be considered.
• Must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System.
• Must sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and support complex platform‑specific ELT code using tools such as Python, SQL, Snowflake, StreamSets, and DBT.
• Perform data migrations and design business process monitoring solutions.
• Implement high‑availability and disaster‑resilient solutions across multiple data warehouse and reporting environments.
• Monitor load balancing and tune system parameters to ensure optimal performance across databases (e.g., Oracle, Snowflake).
• Provide Tier II technical support for database and ELT issues, including performance, availability, data integrity, security, and customer‑reported concerns.
• Define and support Data Warehouse business intelligence designs.
• Assist in implementing Data Warehouses and data marts.
• Implement custom SQL solutions and data extracts for business customers.
• Build and support enterprise reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and analytic applications (e.g., Python, R).
• Replicate and transform data to support analytics and BI initiatives.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including installation procedures, monitoring guides, security policies, configuration changes, and migration processes.
• Write platform‑specific code to support data migrations across development, UAT, performance, beta‑production, and production environments.
• Conduct performance tuning across multiple environments and platforms.
• Design standards for data exchange between internal systems and external entities, including data security models, encoding schemes, and data layouts.
• Work closely with the Data Warehouse Architect, IT Architecture team, CIO, and IT Managers to design solutions that meet enterprise requirements.
• Assist in evaluating solution designs, new technologies, and industry best practices.
• Mentor database administration specialists and junior ELT developers through both formal and informal training.
• Contribute to business cases and solution documentation.
• Create, monitor, and resolve trouble tickets, ensuring timely updates and communication of remediation progress.
• Prepare and submit weekly activity and status reports.
• Develop database strategies to support evolving business needs.
• Expand knowledge of project planning principles, theories, and techniques.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees