Data Architect

Talentify; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek is seeking a senior Data Architect to lead enterprise data strategies, architectures, governance frameworks, and integration initiatives across federal civilian and defense programs.

You will serve as the technical authority on data management, ensuring secure, scalable data aligned with mission objectives while collaborating with stakeholders across business and IT teams. The role emphasizes cloud/hybrid architectures and data governance to enable advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years in information systems design/architecture.
• Active TS clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience in data strategy, architecture, governance, modeling, security, MDM, metadata, integration, warehousing, and BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise data strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Design and maintain scalable data architectures for business and mission requirements.
• Create and manage conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Lead Data Governance, Data Security, MDM, Metadata, and Data Quality initiatives.
• Define data storage, integration, access, and management across systems.

Skills

Data Strategy

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Data Modeling

MDM

Security

Cloud

Interoperability

BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Equivalent experience

Tools

Enterprise data modeling tools

Job description

Company Overview:

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary:

The Data Architect is responsible for developing and implementing enterprise data strategies, architectures, governance frameworks, and integration solutions that support organizational and mission objectives. This role serves as the technical authority for data management, ensuring data assets are secure, accessible, scalable, and aligned with business processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop enterprise data strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Design and maintain scalable data architectures supporting business and mission requirements.
• Create and manage conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Lead Data Governance, Data Security, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, and Data Quality initiatives.
• Define how data is stored, integrated, accessed, consumed, and managed across systems and applications.
• Design data integration solutions and establish linkages between enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, developers, and database administrators to ensure effective data management and accessibility.
• Develop enterprise data inventories, business vocabularies, taxonomies, and information models.
• Support cloud, hybrid, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Create strategy documents, business cases, implementation plans, and architecture roadmaps.
• Ensure data solutions align with enterprise architecture and business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, including 5 years in information systems design and architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Experience in:
  • Data Strategy
  • Data Architecture
  • Data & Analytics Governance
  • Data Modeling
  • Data & Analytics Security
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Integration and Interoperability
  • Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
• Strong understanding of how data supports business processes and mission operations.
• Experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Data Analyst experience.
• Experience implementing enterprise data management and analytics programs.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid data environments.
• Knowledge of data science, data warehousing, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata repositories.
• Experience supporting Department of War (DoW), Department of Navy (DoN), or Federal Law Enforcement organizations.
• Experience with enterprise data modeling tools.

Salary Disclosure:

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

EEO Statement:

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ITILv3 Foundations

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