Principal Data Architect - Committee for Children

Hi, we're glad you're thinking about joining us.  

Are you looking for purpose-driven work where Data makes a positive impact on communities around the world? If so, then Committee for Children is an amazing place to grow your career as a Principal Data Architect. We're a social enterprise dedicated to advancing the well-being of children through social-emotional learning (SEL). As a Principal Data Architect at CFC, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the organization's data architecture strategy, as well as ensuring seamless data integration, storage, and flow across systems. This role also focuses on understanding emerging opportunities, challenges, and risks around data and building solutions that align with business strategy. Achieving effective collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams, as well as management data privacy, security, and compliance are key factors in this position's success.   

Our team is collaborative, creative, and passionate about our work. Every day brings new challenges, and we jump at the opportunity to solve them. So, if you're looking for a place that values your unique perspective and empowers you to do great work, then CFC is the place for you. 

Let's talk about benefits.  

What we do matters. But we can't achieve our goals unless we empower every team member to pursue their own goals and live a fulfilling personal life. Our benefits, perks, and rewards are aimed at doing just that: helping you live your best life at CFC. 

• We cover 100% of your premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage and 60% for your dependent's medical and dental premiums 
• Retirement plan + company match up to 3%; CFC also may make an annual discretionary non-elective contribution on your behalf at the end of the year! 
• A flexible work subsidy: $100 per month that you can use on things like phone and internet costs, office supplies, or even commuting costs 
• 16 paid holidays (including winter break and 1 floating holiday), 3 weeks' vacation in your first year, and separate sick leave accrual  
• Other great benefits include: monthly contribution to childcare and/or dependent expenses, FSA account, parental leave, sabbatical leave, employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, growth and development opportunities, disability and life insurance.  

What you'll do when you join us:  

Assess and develop enterprise-wide data management strategy and architecture   

• Assess needs and opportunities for CFC data integration and uses
• Develop data models and concepts to move the business and organization forward 
• Architect the flow and use of data between systems across CFC 
• Represent effective use of data in organization decision making 

Lead and support data architecture implementation 

• Design and monitor data flows to/from CFC systems to improve processes, client experience, and program effectiveness 
• Create large-scale data integration, transformation, and storage to enable effective enterprise-wide reporting and analytics 
• Develop technology and design patterns for long-term sustainability of data solutions 
• Ensure quality and availability of data for key business needs 
• Unblock engineers, system administrators, and business partners facing tough data related challenges 

Work with various experts to ensure the security, privacy, and compliance of our data systems 

• Identify and manage risks around organization data 
• Develop policies, guidelines, and procedures for effective data governance 
• Represent data security, privacy, and compliance in organization decision making 

Here's what we're looking for:  

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience 
• 10+ years of experience developing data solutions including at least: 
  • 7 years of experience with relational database technologies including SQL development and administration 
  • 5 years of experience with No-SQL technologies such as key-value stores and document stores 
  • 5 years of experience with data cleansing, integration, and transformation technologies 
  • 5 years of experience with data warehousing/data lake technologies 
• Experience in data privacy, security, and compliance with a strong grasp of cloud-based technologies (Azure preferred)  
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the following competencies: project management, collaboration and data architecture.  
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences  
• Strategic and tactical flexibility, with a proven ability to adapt to different levels of project complexity  
• Advanced problem-solving skills and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and develop innovative solutions  
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly, document solutions effectively, and work under time constraints 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional periods of high volume  
• Preferred but not required:  
  • Experience in EdTech, digital sales and renewals, or ERP/CRM systems (NetSuite preferred) 

• Note: This position is located in Seattle, Washington and employees are eligible to work remotely in any of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA 
  

The hiring range for this position is $150,000–$190,000 annually. The pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Transform the lives of millions.

Grow your career while you do it.

 At Committee for Children, we're dedicated to advocating for policies to enhance, gathering research to support, and developing educational programs to advance the safety and well-being of children through social-emotional learning (SEL). Our goal is to impact the lives of 100 million children around the world by 2030.  

We're best known for our innovative Second Step® family of SEL programs, which blend research and rigor with intuitive design to help young people build strengths that will help them realize their goals throughout life. And we feel like we're still just getting started. We believe that if you make a positive impact on enough children, the ripple effect will help a family, school, community, and ultimately, the world. 

We're proudly building a more equitable workplace. 

We're committed to providing a place that empowers you to bring every bit of who you are to work. When you're able to be yourself, you do your best work. It's as simple as that. And to that end, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetics, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Apply now and help us achieve our vision of safe children thriving in a just and peaceful world.