GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Native Hawaiian Data System Administrator, under the direction of the Research Systems Manager (“Manager”), manages and maintains the Native Hawaiian Data Book including: system functionality and maintenance (e.g., identify, design, implementation, training, performance, contract and contractor management, documentation); development and implementation of data collection, storage, maintenance and management processes; development and implementation of system utilization processes (e.g., system access, security, user management, help desk, training, request management and completion), operational and progress reporting; and community engagement (e.g., projects, collaborations, presentations); ensuring the long term, strategic value of the research system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. System Functionality and Maintenance
a. Identifies, designs, implements, assesses and maintains necessary system functionality(ies).
b. Manages and adjusts, as needed, system functionality for optimal system performance.
c. Manages contract(s) and contractor(s) as needed.
d. Documents and updates design, operations and maintenance information and activities, consistent with organization system documentation format.
e. Works with organization information technology staff to ensure the system is supported, protected and optimized ensuring the long term, strategic value of the research system.
f. Trains (e.g., information technology, end users) on system functionality and related maintenance activities.
g. Develops, implements, and updates related policies and procedures to guide all aspects of database operations and management.
h. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills needed to continue long term, strategic value of the research system.
2. Data Collection, Storage, Maintenance and Management
a. Compile and analyze comprehensive demographic data from federal, state, and local sources (e.g., census, surveys, and administrative records).
b. Identifies, designs, implements and maintains necessary data collection, storage, maintenance and management processes.
c. Identifies and negotiates various data collection, storage, maintenance and management methods (e.g., acquisition, partnership, subscription), as needed and directed.
d. Compiles and analyzes existing data, historical records and documents, publications, and presentations.
e. Produces related outputs of compilation and analysis activities (e.g., tables, graphs or reports) utilizing statistical software, database tools, and data visualization platforms.
f. Curates, maintains, and manages data (e.g., demographic, census, statistics) for use in web applications, research projects, ad hoc requests, special assignments, etc.
g. Monitors demographic changes and updates (e.g., tracking trends in population characteristics and updates from various government and community data sources).
h. Designs and develops new database products and/or functionality (e.g., data visualization products) as needed or directed.
i. Analyzes and prepares metadata, reports, documents and bulletins on data procurement and database usage as directed.
3. System Utilization
a. Develops, implements, and documents system utilization processes (e.g., system access, security, user management, help desk, training, request management and completion).
b. Conducts comparative and/or statistical analysis of existing research to address new questions, as needed and directed.
c. Prepares, compiles, extracts and analyzes data, and develops reports on database usage, uploads, and collection accessioning as needed and directed.
d. Adheres to all federal and state regulations and guidelines on research protocol, intellectually property rights, confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism..
e. Oversees user roles, permissions, and access control based on organizational policies and cultural protocols.
4. Community Engagement
a. Participates in community engagement opportunities (e.g., projects, collaborations, presentations, webinars) to share information and function of the geospatial system, in collaboration with internal and community
stakeholders.
b. Provides specialized technical assistance, training, information services, including presentations, workshops, and consultation as directed for the database, including management and/or operations of knowledge and/or service centers.
c. Ensures that dissemination, presentation, and/or publication of, statistics, data analysis, and data products adhere to applicable standards of research and cultural ethics, specifically web-based publications.
5. General Administration
a. Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Professional Service applications to secure data management resources under the direction of the Manager.
b. Participates in the implementation of OHA’s Strategic Plan projects and operational activities, including, program work plans, operational budgets, programs, policies, and ad hoc requests as directed.
c. Prepares presentations for the Manager, the Director, Research and Evaluation Division (“Director”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and/or the organization, as directed.
d. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with OHA staff, individuals, agency representatives, and community groups in research systems and contract monitoring matters.
6. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Manager, Director, COO and/or the CEO.
7. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.
