Principle, Data and Analytics Architect

Posting Number
req26263

Department
Comm & Collaboration Services

Department Website Link
https://it.arizona.edu/

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
The Principle Data and Analytics Architect (IT Architect IV) will own data quality, data governance processes, and an internal analytics platform supporting the Trellis program. The role also extends to broader digital experience platforms and emerging agentic systems, where clear data leadership, well-defined management processes, and the ability to operationalize model-based data are increasingly critical. As the university accelerates its investment in AI and machine learning applications, this role will help ensure that data infrastructure, quality standards, and governance practices are in place and scalable. Working in close partnership with the program's Integration Business Analyst, this position requires technical breadth across a complex stack and the interpersonal range to build shared understanding, negotiate solution paths, and earn buy-in from diverse stakeholders. The ability to turn necessary solutions into repeatable, scalable products will be essential.

This position is eligible for remote work. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of the highest-quality Trellis data to the campus community by implementing robust data management processes across technology platforms, including MDM, Trellis, and UAIR data warehouse/data platform.
• Interface with and support Data Trustees and data owners in understanding and fulfilling their roles within the Enterprise CRM data management process.
• Lead the development and execution of strategy, methodologies, and outputs for product user-based analytics to improve product function, as well as product analytics to support institutional, organizational, and user-based program and product understanding.
• Establish and support Trellis and campus efforts to model constituent outcomes based on Trellis data and the data platform.
• Lead and collaborate to define data architectures and technologies necessary to deliver data management, data quality, and program/product analytics for Trellis. Support implementation of data management and integration technologies as necessary to support the data management and data quality objectives of the Enterprise CRM program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard product management and change management practices.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting, particularly statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of developing strategies and technical specifications for products.
• Ability to evaluate risks related to data and identify appropriate security controls to mitigate risk.
• Knowledge of leveraging Master Data Management concepts as part of an implementation strategy.
• Ability to drive entrepreneurial projects, start new teams, and identify opportunities for impact in complex environments.
• Working knowledge of CRM and marketing automation tools.
• Ability to write complex queries against relational databases using a common query language, such as PL/SQL or T-SQL.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Information Technology

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$99,901 - $129,871

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
12

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC4

Job Family
IT Architecture

Job Function
Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
[email protected]

Open Date
6/12/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant