Data Architect

CMT Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMT Services, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Data Architect to design enterprise data strategy and governance across cloud platforms. You will lead architecture, governance, and data modernization initiatives while coordinating migration plans and ensuring standards compliance.

The role requires senior-level federal data architecture experience and hands-on work with Databricks Lakehouse environments, Unity Catalog, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal data architecture experience.
• Experience with Databricks Lakehouse and Unity Catalog.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise architecture, governance, migration strategy, common data model, Lakehouse architecture, solution designs.
• Data migration planning: strategy, plans, timelines, crosswalks, mapping rules, trial migrations, reconciliation (LEAD).
• Data governance & metadata management: standards, stewardship, lineage, authoritative data sources (LEAD).
• Systems integration engineering: APIs, integrations, interface design, ICDs, ETL/ELT pipelines, interface remediation, integration testing.
• Databricks Lakehouse support: architecture, security design, common data model, migration framework, reporting and analytics (LEAD).
• Knowledge transfer: training, SOPs, workshops, shadowing sessions, documentation.

Skills

Data architecture

Data governance

Databricks Lakehouse

Cloud data platforms

Federal government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Cloudera

Job description

ABOUT US

CMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. As an SBA-certified HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), we deliver quality, professional services to supportthe missions and strategic business goals of our clients.

Position Title

Data Architect

Location

U.S. Department of Agriculture

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, DC 20250

Period of Performance

Start Date: One 1-year base period plus four 1-year option periods

Place of Performance

Hybrid (Mostly Remote - needs to be able to attend meetings at USDA in DC)

Position Summary

The Data Architect Designs enterprise data strategy, models, and integration patterns. Defines governance standards and leads data modernization and cloud architecture initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise architecture, governance, migration strategy, common data model, Lakehouse architecture, solution designs.

• Enterprise & Data Architecture: Enterprise architecture, data architecture blueprints, system inventories, solution architecture, governance standards, decommissioning strategy, FinOps, architecture reviews (LEAD)
• Data Migration Planning & Coordination: Migration strategy, plans, timelines, crosswalks, mapping rules, trial migrations, reconciliation (LEAD)
• Data Governance & Metadata Management: Metadata standards, stewardship, lineage, authoritative data sources (LEAD)
• Systems Integration Engineering: APIs, integrations, interface design, ICDs, ETL/ELT pipelines, interface remediation, integration testing
• Databricks Lakehouse Support: Lakehouse architecture, security design, common data model, migration framework, reporting and analytics (LEAD)
• Knowledge Transfer: Training, SOPs, workshops, shadowing sessions, documentation, repository management

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level experience (5+ years) of progressive federal government experience in data architecture, data strategy, and data modernization, such as developing enterprise, data, and solution architectures; defining authoritative data sources, metadata standards, common data models, governance standards, and integration patterns; designing Databricks Lakehouse environments including Unity Catalog, data zones, and workspaces; and supporting data migration and legacy-to-modern system transitions.
• Experience designing enterprise data models, integration patterns, and governance standards.
• Experience leading projects in Databricks and cloud data platforms; experience with Cloudera desirable.
• Knowledge of data within federal systems related to human resources and financial management.
• Problem-solving, documentation, and presentation skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in and/or Equivalent Experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Join Our Team

At CMT Services, we believe that extraordinary results come from empowering exceptional people. If you're ready to lead innovative projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Disclaimer:

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