Analytics Solution Architect

Are you ready to help drive the future of data and analytics at one of the largest health systems in the United States? Join Advocate Health as an IT Analytics Solution Architect and lead the technical transformation of our Enterprise Operation Intelligence (EOI) department. In this competitively compensated senior role, you’ll use your extensive technical experience in healthcare data and analytics tools (including Epic Cogito and modern cloud tools like Snowflake and PowerBI) to architect and implement a unified data product and analytics delivery strategy, champion modern data tool adoption, and empower analysts to deliver business value at scale. If you’re passionate about modernizing analytics, enabling full-stack analytics development, and balancing winsome evangelism with technical prowess to shape the next generation of data-driven decision-making, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across our organization.

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide technical strategy for operational analytics platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operating model.
• Architect scalable, secure, and integrated analytics solutions across Epic Cogito, third-party BI tools, and cloud data platforms.
• Establish and maintain a fit-for-purpose tool usage framework to guide development teams in selecting the right technologies for each use case.
• Evaluate emerging Epic and third-party analytics capabilities and lead adoption planning and implementation.
• Serve as a consultative partner to analytics developers and business stakeholders, providing expert guidance on solution design, tool selection, and implementation best practices.
• Promote and support a federated development model by mentoring analysts and enabling full-stack development capabilities.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and standardization across teams to ensure consistent, high-quality solution delivery.
• Implement and oversee standardized DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for analytics development and deployment.
• Design and enforce a robust RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) security model across all analytics platforms, in accordance with guidelines from Data Governance and other platform owners.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business units to ensure analytics platform capabilities are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Provide architectural oversight and technical direction for analytics initiatives within the project portfolio.
• Support project management efforts by contributing to risk mitigation strategies, implementation planning, and stakeholder communication.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• ​​Epic certifications appropriate to job function (status of Certified or Accredited)
• Learning plan requirements to be provided with offer includes any missing Epic Cogito certifications needed to perform role, and certifications must be obtained within 5 months of starting first Epic class.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering or a related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 or more years in progressively responsible IT data or analytics roles, with at least 3 years focused on analytics architecture or enterprise reporting platforms in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Deep expertise in Epic Cogito architecture and data structures (Caboodle, Clarity, Palette, etc.), and/or other appropriate data platform based on role/function.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following platforms: BusinessObjects, Power BI, SSRS, and Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security models (RBAC), and DevOps practices in analytics environments.
• Proven ability to define and execute technical strategy across complex, multi-platform environments.
• Excellent consultative and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Forward-thinking, strategic, technical leader with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for enabling data-driven decision-making.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Travel outside of workplace is required and thus incumbent is exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Remote work environment

Preferred Job Requirements:

Education Required:

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• The following Epic certifications are preferred: Cogito, Cogito Tools Administration, Cogito Project Manager, or any Caboodle or Clarity certifications.
• Snowflake SnowPro and Microsoft PowerBI or Fabric certifications preferred

Experience Required:

• Experience defining and executing analytics strategy in a consulting role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Experience with ServiceNow ITIL and SPM modules
• Strong background in data and analytics in the healthcare industry

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Preferred remote locations in IL, WI, NC, GA

Fully Remote Role from these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.

No relocation, No Sponsorship for this position or transfer of visa for this position.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program