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

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• Note\: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.
• Job Skills: Database Administration
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Analyzation
• Primary Technology: Data Warehouse
• Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of oral & written communication tools & techniques; customer support & personal service; technical writing & documentation practices; technology design; mathematic principles relative to data warehouse; Information Technology (IT) principles, methods & practices in data warehouse; state & Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) policy, procedures & applicable laws; vision, mission & goals of BWC; systems performance management; IT lifecycle concepts; project management principles & methods; developing system-specific specifications, interrelationships of multiple IT specialties, database management principles & methodologies for data modeling (e.g. data normalization & de-normalization, star & snowflake schemas, dimensional modeling), interpretation of complex SQL, data modeling tools (e.g. Cognos FrameWork Manager Modeler, Erwin); entity-relationship diagrams; Oracle; SQL; Cognos Studios; Tableau, R; Power BI; Python; proof of concept efforts.
• Skill in reading comprehension; speaking; service orientation; troubleshooting; critical thinking; using data recovery tools & techniques; complex problem-solving, judgment & decision making; assuring quality; identifying & specifying business requirements; lead work; database analysis & evaluation; developing & interpreting policy & strategies governing the planning & delivery of IT services.
• Ability to prepare meaningful, accurate & concise reports; stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned; provide expert technical advice, guidance & recommendations to management & other technical specialists on critical IT issues; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
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• The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Data Engineering & ELT Development 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.
• Business Intelligence & Data Architecture 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.
• Performance Tuning & System Optimization 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.
• Collaboration, Leadership & Support 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.
• Additional Duties 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 )
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree