Senior Data Engineer
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp

Bethel, Alaska

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Senior Data Engineer

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary: A Senior Data Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, security, and use of company databases. Duties include storing and managing data, monitoring and ensuring security to combat potential security breaches, creating account data for authorized individuals to access databases, linking databases to the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and organizing databases so individuals can find important documents or retrieve information in an efficient manner.

The Senior Data Engineer position will lead a small team in the development and availability of accurate, reliable, and timely information to assist leaders and staff. The position serves as a resource for the use of analytic tools to empower staff to continuously improve processes throughout the organization. This responsible for ensuring new and existing staff are proficient in the use of the reporting tools, and that they are made aware of training and education opportunities.

The position will organize and facilitate the Data Governance committee - which includes agenda creation, meeting minutes, scheduling meetings, and prioritizing objectives.

The position may be expected to complete other duties as assigned by the CIO.

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and other duties as assigned.

  • Bachelors' degree preferably with an emphasis in statistics or computer sciences. Education may be substituted for experience.
  • Minimum 7, 10 preferred - years of experience in working with databases.
  • Base SAS certification preferred
  • Must have computer skills needed to access computerized medical records, and warehouse, mine, and analyze data.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Extracting translating and loading data for the EDW
  • Ensuring all hardware and software are updated
  • Authenticating data
  • Monitoring the performance of hardware and software
  • Preserving data integrity
  • Ethically handling private data, including financial and/or healthcare data
  • Basic knowledge of interfaces
  • Strong project management, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to teach basic data analysis tools to a diverse audience, including those without advanced training
  • Familiarity with database queries
  • Knowledge of database design and theories
  • Knowledge of database structure languages, such as SQL and SAS
  • Experience with server installation and maintenance
  • Familiarity with database management best practices
  • Knowledge of IT security best practices
  • Experience with a variety of computer information systems
  • Some supervisory experience
Benefits Include:

  • Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information:
ID:14400Location:BethelDepartment:TechnologyEmployment Duration:80 Full timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:40
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)


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