Data Architect

Company: Avature
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 8, 2024

Job Description:

Maximus is searching for a Data Architect for a team in Arlington, VA.Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS070, T4, Band 7Position Overview:

• The Data Architect is responsible for providing subject matter expertise to the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Directorate and to support senior level leadership.
• Provide strategic advice, counsel, and sound recommendations to support and defend policy decisions, synchronize investments, and drive sound outcomes.
• Create, define, and evolve the "as-is" and "to-be" data architecture for the DoD SAP IT data services.
• Develop strategies and provide a framework to determine how to grow new data assets and evaluate existing data assets.
• Define and provide data architecture services and reviews, ensuring the compliance of design and meta-data standards.
• Develop and recommend technical solutions for data including data ingestion, integration, transformations, and storage.
• Work with subject matter experts and participate in client data standards committees.The successful candidate will:
  • Support the client to ensure executability and adherence to Department of Defense guidance and policies.
  • Develop documents to support Program Objective Memorandum Requirements and assist with the development of annual reporting requirements to Congress.
  • Have strong experience with database & enterprise architecture design/development.
  • Investigate and implement new and improved data standards including the conversion of legacy data standards.
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Work independently and as part of a cross-functional, team-based environment, engaging with diverse stakeholders and teams.
  • Have 8+ years of experience with leading design, implementation, and management of IT data abstraction layers.
  • Have 8+ years of experience standardizing data architecture and data management practices.
  • Have 8+ years of experience creating and implementing data business rules/logic and data lifecycle management (cradle to grave).
  • Help plan, develop, and implement data services in support of data profiling, curation including data cleansing.
  • Have 8+ years of experience mapping customer legacy data models to target Data Models.
  • Have 8+ years of experience developing and delivering long-term strategic goals for data architecture vision and standards in conjunction with data stewards, mission managers, and other key stakeholders.
  • Have 8+ years of experience identifying and facilitating the implementation of effective solutions across an enterprise for addressing data related needs.Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
    • Must have an active TS/SCI.
    • A bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field is required for this position or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. An Associate's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
    • Desired experience working with Special Access Programs and working at the OSD, Joint Staff or Service Staff level.
    • Desired experience with ML, AI, Python and R and Data Ontologies.
    • 8+ years of experience with performing CDO analysis, design, coding, testing, QA/QC, user training, customer support, enhancement, migration, and retirement phases.
    • Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, including the ability to pivot and respond to and integrate information from various sources.
    • Strong knowledge of various database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), data integration (ETL/ELT) frameworks, data security (ZT, ACCM) and DoD cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
    • Advanced knowledge of system engineering and enterprise architecture tools.
    • 8+ years proficiency in structured, semi-structured and structured data sets.
    • 8+ years expertise in Data modeling, Data Warehousing, AI/ML/NLP, data profiling.
    • 8+ years mastery of data management processes, system analysis principles, techniques, and process engineering concepts sufficient to recommend the most beneficial implementation approaches, assess the impact of new data management and IT policies, and lead implementation activities.
    • Ability to work in a dynamic work environment; coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
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Keywords: Avature, Wylie , Data Architect, Other , Arlington, Texas