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Summary:

The Vice President of IS and Chief Data and Analytics Officer (VP, CDAO) is responsible for the overarching strategy and execution of Cook Children’s Data, Analytics, and Research IT initiatives. 

Reporting to the Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO), this role drives the modernization of our data engineering and advanced analytics capabilities. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between raw data and actionable intelligence, establishing a robust framework for governance and operational excellence that supports our world-class research and clinical operations.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in IT, specifically within Data & Analytics.

• Proven expertise in modern data stacks (Snowflake/Azure/AWS/Fabric), Business Intelligence tools (Tableau/Power BI), and Research informatics. Deep understanding of ITIL/ITSM frameworks with a secure-by-design mindset

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.