Data Architect for Enterprise Modernization & Governance

Diaconia; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia is seeking an Information/Data Architect to support a client modernization program. This role develops and maintains data models, metadata, taxonomies, data standards, and data exchange documentation to improve data quality, interoperability, and governance across mission systems.

The ideal candidate has experience with data architecture, data management, and integration activities and collaborates with both technical and business stakeholders to support enterprise modernization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data-related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in data architecture, data modeling, database administration, data management, data governance, ETL, metadata management, or related data management disciplines.
• Experience developing or supporting conceptual and logical data models.
• Experience creating or maintaining data dictionaries, metadata schemas, taxonomies, or data mappings.
• Experience documenting data exchanges, interfaces, or ETL processes.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and enterprise data management principles.
• Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain conceptual and logical data models supporting enterprise information architecture.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, metadata schemas, taxonomies, data asset catalogs, and data mappings.
• Develop and maintain Interface Exchange Package Documentation (IEPDs) and other data exchange artifacts.
• Document ETL processes, data feeds, API interfaces, XML-based exchanges, and integration requirements.
• Analyze data quality issues and recommend improvements to data consistency, accuracy, and usability.
• Support enterprise data governance initiatives by maintaining metadata, business definitions, and data standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather, validate, and document data requirements.
• Support repository management and enterprise information architecture documentation.
• Assist with data integration, analytics enablement, and enterprise reporting initiatives.
• Prepare data management recommendations and support architecture modernization activities.
• Ensure all information architecture products align with TSA standards, enterprise architecture guidance, and data governance policies.

Skills

Data modeling

Data governance

Data management

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Management or related field

Tools

SQL Server

SharePoint

Microsoft Access

Power Platform

XML

ETL

Data catalogs

Ins-Pi

YouDesign

Job description

Diaconia is seeking an Information/Data Architect to support a client modernization program. This role develops and maintains data models, metadata, taxonomies, data standards, and data exchange documentation to improve data quality, interoperability, and governance across mission systems.

The ideal candidate has experience with data architecture, data management, and integration activities and collaborates with both technical and business stakeholders to support enterprise modernization