Data Architect / Data Analyst

Thinktekllc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ThinkTek LLC is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Analyst to support enterprise data architecture and business processes in a federal contracting environment. The role focuses on identifying information assets, documenting data elements, and developing an end-to-end canonical data model with a strong data dictionary and RTM.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in business and data architecture, data governance, and requirements management, with a Secret clearance or

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business architecture, data architecture, information architecture, business analysis, or related field.
• Experience developing conceptual, logical, or canonical data models.
• Strong data modeling concepts, entities, attributes, relationships, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience maintaining data dictionaries and requirements traceability matrices.
• Strong requirements management and traceability experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, analyze, and document information assets required to execute and govern re-engineered processes.
• Analyze target-state processes to determine information required at each stage of the lifecycle.
• Decompose information assets into granular data elements for end-to-end canonical data model development.
• Define data-element attributes, relationships, ownership, usage, and context.
• Identify dependencies between information assets, processes, capabilities, rules, and performance measures.
• Ensure information requirements are complete, standardized, and aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Document data flows, interfaces, transformations, dependencies, and handoffs across architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate data lifecycle models and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Maintain archival artifacts and support data governance, migration, and system implementation activities.
• Translate requirements into standardized data structures and logical relationships.

Skills

Data modeling

Requirements management

Business analysis

Stakeholder communication

Canonical data model

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Data Dictionary

Job description

Data Architect / Data Analyst

Who We Are:

ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Services.

Position Description:

ThinkTek is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Analyst to support enterprise business process re-engineering and the development of a comprehensive, end-to-end information and data architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and documenting the information assets required to execute and govern re-engineered business processes and translating high-level information requirements into detailed, granular data elements.

This role will support the development of an enterprise canonical data model by systematically decomposing information assets, documenting data relationships and dependencies, and mapping the complete data lifecycle throughout business processes. The position will maintain a comprehensive Data Dictionary and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure clear, bi-directional alignment between mission capabilities, future-state processes, business rules, information assets, data elements, and performance measures.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of business architecture, data architecture, process modeling, requirements management, data governance, and enterprise information management, with the ability to translate complex business processes into structured data and information requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, define, analyze, and document the information assets required to execute, manage, measure, and govern re-engineered business processes.
• Analyze target-state business processes to determine the information required at each stage of the process lifecycle.
• Systematically decompose high-level information assets into granular data elements to support development of an end-to-end canonical data model.
• Define data-element attributes, relationships, ownership, usage, dependencies, and business context.
• Identify relationships and dependencies between information assets, business processes, capabilities, business rules, and performance measures.
• Ensure information requirements are complete, consistent, standardized, and aligned with enterprise data architecture objectives.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, consolidate, and rationalize information assets across business processes and organizational functions.

• Document data flows, interfaces, transformations, dependencies, and handoffs across business architecture.
• Identify data duplication, inconsistencies, gaps, redundancies, and unnecessary transformations within existing and target-state processes.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to validate data lifecycle models and ensure they accurately represent operational requirements.
• Ensure data lifecycle documentation supports downstream data architecture, integration, migration, governance, and system implementation activities.

• Translate business process and information requirements into standardized data structures and logical relationships.
• Define data entities, attributes, relationships, and business definitions necessary to support the canonical model.
• Collaborate with enterprise, solution, and data architects to ensure the canonical model appropriately represents target-state business requirements.

• Maintain traceability between data dictionary entries and associated processes, business rules, capabilities, requirements, and performance measures.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and data owners to validate and approve data definitions.

• Develop clear documentation and visualizations to communicate complex information and data relationships.
• Provide recommendations regarding information management, data standardization, data ownership, and process improvement.
• Maintain accurate and current architectural artifacts throughout the business transformation lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in business architecture, data architecture, information architecture, business analysis, requirements engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing or supporting conceptual, logical, or canonical data models.
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, entities, attributes, relationships, metadata, and data lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining data dictionaries and requirements traceability matrices.
• Strong requirements management and traceability experience.
• Ability to decompose high-level business and information requirements into detailed, actionable data elements and requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and achieve consensus among diverse business and technical stakeholders.
• Secret clearance or completed Tier 1 investigation

Pay Range

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $115,030 – $125,020. This range is a good-faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data, and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range.

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/.