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Working Title: Systems Architect - Data Architecture and Enablement
Job Class: Systems Architect
Agency: Minnesota State

• Job ID: 95721
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 07/22/2026
• Closing Date : 08/05/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / MNSCU Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit : MnSCU System Office / MNSCU OOC Classified A - E
• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $43.45 - $74.15 / hourly; $90,723 - $154,825 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Job Description

Reporting to the System Director of Data Architecture and Enablement, this role provides leadership in the technical design, strategic development, implementation, enhancement, and operation of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' centralized repository of data assets. This position is tasked with architecting and maintaining an efficient, scalable, and modern enterprise data warehouse that supports business intelligence, advanced analytics, and compliance reporting, empowering data-driven decision-making across the system. The Data Warehouse Architect establishes and enforces standards and best practices for data architecture, evaluates and recommends technologies to meet evolving business needs, and drives strategic planning for a modern data warehouse infrastructure. This infrastructure integrates diverse data sources (structured, semi- structured, and unstructured) and leverages various tools and platforms to deliver robust data solutions. In collaboration with stakeholders, business leaders, enterprise application developers, and data analysts, this position ensures that the enterprise data warehouse serves as a reliable, actionable foundation for analytics and reporting initiatives, fostering a culture of data-driven enablement across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience at the enterprise level while demonstrating increased technical competency in data architecture; a bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.
• Demonstratable advanced knowledge and experience in database design and management, data modeling, data governance, ETL, data warehousing, data integration, cloud platforms, business intelligence and analytics, metadata management, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide data warehouse implementation in a Data Warehouse Architect role with demonstrably successful results.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse clients, stakeholders, and students, fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualification

• Master's degree in information systems or a related field
• Experience in data architecture, that demonstrates the advance knowledge of data architectural theory and practice needed to provide technical leadership and lead the design and development of effective and reliable statewide data warehouses, lakes, and structures.
• Higher education experience in a large, multi-campus, distributed higher education system.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, and Azure Analysis Purview

How to Apply

To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/St-Paul/Systems-Architect_JR0000005405

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Shane Moore at [email protected] or 651-273-3967 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Shane Moore at [email protected] .