SCOPE OF FUNCTION
This is an operational level function that has the
responsibility for determining the physical implementation of
input/output requirements. This specifically includes the
design, evaluation, recommended selection and implementation of
all data communications related hardware and software.
This is an operational level function that shares primary
responsibility with Data Base Administration for performing the
following phases in the Data Base Engineering Methodology
(DBEM):
- Phase 4 - "Enterprise Physical Data Base Design"
- Phase 5 - "Application Physical Data Base Design"
- Phase 6 - "Project Audit"
Data Communications Administration also participates in a
consulting capacity to Data Engineering in Phase 1 of DBEM,
"Data Base Study & Evaluation."
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements all IRM related policies and procedures,
including the use of "PRIDE" products.
- Reports administratively to Data Resource Management
on all activities, and to Project Management on all project
specific activities.
- Maintains a line of communication with Data Engineering,
Data Base Administration, Data Processing Operations, and
IRM support functions.
- Reviews pertinent deliverables resulting from "PRIDE"
methodologies, particularly DBEM, with Project
Management and the IRM support functions.
- Provides technical assistance as required to Data
Engineering and Data Base Administration regarding data
communications considerations in data base design.
- Evaluates and selects Data Base related hardware and
software in cooperation with Data Base Administration.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- A thorough understanding of "PRIDE" products,
particularly as they relate to the Data
Communications Administration function.
- An in-depth understanding of in-house IRM standards,
tools, and techniques and knows where they apply in the
"PRIDE" methodologies.
- The ability to estimate Data Communications Administration
activities within tolerances as established by the
installation.
- Good interpersonal relations/communications skills.
- Effective writing skills.
- Possess good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must be results oriented.
- The ability to prepare and conduct project review
meetings and participate in those reviews in a professional
manner.
- A thorough understanding of the functions of Information
Resource Management related functions.
- The experience and ability to assume responsibility for
performing assigned tasks and meeting objectives within
time and cost constraints.
- Knowledgeable in logical and physical data base design.
- Experience and in-depth knowledge in evaluating alternative
approaches, for physical data communications
implementation.
- Experienced in evaluating alternative approaches, and
timing considerations for data collection and transmission.
- Experienced in forms and screen design, as well as packaged
approaches.
- Familiar with various types of input and output media.
- Familiar with various communications networking hardware
and software.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
The following list is intended as a guide to evaluate the
performance of the Data Communications Administration function.
Evaluation will be based upon observation by Data Resource
Management, Project Management, Data Engineering, Data Base
Administration, and IRM Quality Assurance.
- Data Communications Administration personnel adhere to
all Information Resource Management related policies and
procedures.
- "PRIDE" products, as they pertains to this
function, is successfully implemented and used
productively.
- Data Communications Administration personnel have a
thorough understanding and knowledge of all Data Resource
Management related functions and responsibilities.
- Data Resource Management, Project Management, Data
Engineering, Data Base Administration, and IRM support
functions are aware of all Data Communications
Administration activities.
- Data Communications Administration personnel assume
responsibility for performing assigned tasks and achieves
them within time and cost constraints.
- Data Communications Administration activities are performed
according to approved plans.
- The Data Communications Administration staff produces
quality work (few mistakes).
- Works closely with the various IRM support functions to
assure that all IRM installation standards are properly
followed.
- Work is thorough and professionally prepared.
- Data resources are standardized and controlled; they are
also easy to modify and maintain.
- Timing considerations for data collection and retrieval
are consistent with information systems requirements.
- Physical data communications equipment adequately serves
information systems requirements in the most cost effective
manner.
- Writes effectively and clearly.
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Function is administratively subordinate to Data Resource
Management and operationally subordinate to Project Management
for project activities. Maintains a lateral working
relationship with Data Engineering, Data Base Administration,
Program/Software Engineering, Data Processing Operations, and
IRM support functions.
METHODOLOGY RELATIONSHIPS
This function participates in the following phases
and activities of the "PRIDE" methodologies: