Data Architecture & Requirements Specialist

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401k

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Calm App

LifeBalance Discount Program

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking an on-site Requirements Management and Data Architecture Specialist in Richland, WA. This full-time contractor role supports developing, integrating, and lifecycle-managing project requirements and structured data across systems.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering/computer science or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience with Python for automation. Familiarity with DOORS/Jama/Polarion, Jira, and asset management tools is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, data management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience in technical, engineering, or complex project environments is beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including organizing, analyzing, and presenting requirement datasets.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate stakeholder needs into clear, actionable requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with Python for automation, data processing, or requirements validation workflows preferred.
• Familiarity with relational databases and structured query concepts preferred.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles or regulated development environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience with at least one requirements management platform (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS, Jama Connect, Polarion) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with at least one project management platform (e.g., Atlassian Jira) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with at least one asset management platform (e.g., Hitachi Energy Asset Suite) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Maintain and organize requirements within a structured requirements management database.
• Establish and manage traceability between requirements, design documents, test cases, and verification activities.
• Collaborate with licensing, engineering, project management, and technical stakeholders to clarify expectations and resolve ambiguities.
• Support change management processes, including impact assessments and requirements updates.
• Generate requirements reports, traceability matrices, and performance metrics using established tools and data sources.
• Under supervisory direction, develop and implement methodologies for importing project data into requirements management, project management, and asset management platforms.
• Assist in defining data structures, mappings, and workflows that improve data consistency, quality, and usability across systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure data governance practices are followed and system integrations meet project needs.

Skills

Excel

Python

Requirements management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, data management, or related field

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Jama Connect

Polarion

Atlassian Jira

Hitachi Energy Asset Suite

Job description

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking an on-site Requirements Management and Data Architecture Specialist in Richland, WA. This full-time contractor role supports developing, integrating, and lifecycle-managing project requirements and structured data across systems.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering/computer science or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience with Python for automation. Familiarity with DOORS/Jama/Polarion, Jira, and asset management tools is desirable.