Chief Data Architect

DCCA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA, a veteran-owned IT business in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a Chief Data Architect to develop enterprise data architectures ensuring data quality and compliance. Candidates must have a TS/SCI and 7-12 years of experience.

This role focuses on implementing data mesh architecture, collaborating with stakeholders, and improving data governance practices. The proposed salary range is $128,000 to $270,000, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of related experience in data architectures.
• Experience with data quality, security, and compliance.
• Ability to implement data policy and governance materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise data architectures ensuring quality and compliance.
• Implement data mesh architecture across teams.
• Provide expertise on data policy and governance.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data quality and security

Data analytics

Machine learning

Cloud data storage

Data policy and governance

Data mesh architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DCCA is a veteran‑owned IT business that has been providing innovative solutions to government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982.

Chief Data Architect

Candidate must have a TS/SCI.

For over 40 years, DCCA has delivered a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to maintain confidence in their IT infrastructure.

Key Tasks

• Experience in developing enterprise data architectures, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards, utilizing emerging technologies such as data analytics, machine learning, and cloud‑based data storage.
• Experience with how to implement a data mesh architecture across a dynamic workforce.
• Providing subject matter expertise on data policy and governance materials.
• Drafting, editing, and facilitating the coordination of data policy and governance materials subject to Sponsor review and approval.
• Drafting, editing, and facilitating the coordination of processes for ODNI data sharing, analysis, and interoperability.
• Identifying and supporting opportunities to implement technologies that support data services and tools.
• Collaborating with Sponsor stakeholders, including organizing and facilitating governance activities related to governance boards and working groups, as necessary.
• Identifying opportunities and supporting initiatives to improve data acumen among the Sponsor workforce.
• Developing and implementing an ODNI Enterprise Data Architecture and ensuring its integration with the overall ODNI and IC enterprise architectures.
• Developing and implementing ODNI Enterprise Data Standards and metrics to identify and improve data normalization across the organization.

Required Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and seven to twelve years of related experience is required.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is $128,000 to $270,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.