Data/Integration Architect - Integral

OpenTalent; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking an Data/Integration Architect to define enterprise data architecture and integration strategy across VA systems. You will design data models, pipelines, and patterns ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable data exchange in alignment with VA EA standards.

The role requires 10+ years of experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT, governance, and REST/JSON services, plus Agile experience (Scrum/SAFe). You will contribute to BIP/VAEC modernization and compliance artifacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or IT with 10+ years’ experience.
• Experience designing data pipelines and integration across multiple platforms and systems (e.g., VA‑EISS, BOSS‑E, MBMS).
• Experience producing Solution Architecture Packages, dependency maps, and AoA.
• Experience integrating data and services into enterprise cloud platforms (e.g., VAEC / BIP).
• Experience supporting compliance artifacts such as ATO documentation, VASI inventory updates, and data governance frameworks.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe) with PI Planning and cross‑team alignment.
• Expertise in data modeling tools, ETL/ELT pipelines, data orchestration, and performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, baselining, lineage tracking, and authoritative data integration.
• Experience with REST services and JSON data formats.

Responsibilities

• Designs data models, pipelines, and integration patterns for secure, scalable data exchange.
• Develop enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, physical) aligned with VA EA standards.
• Design and implement data pipelines across VA systems, APIs, and external partners.
• Document and maintain Solution Architecture Packages, Data Dictionaries, and Data Models.
• Ensure integrations comply with VA EA, security mandates, NIST standards, and ASG.
• Perform AoA, dependency mapping, and architecture strategy for new integrations.
• Support integration of BOSS‑E, MBMS, and VA‑EISS services into the BIP Platform.
• Recommend data analytics, AI/ML data pipelines, BI solutions, and governance frameworks.
• Establish data baselines, define requirements, analyze query patterns, optimize performance.
• Provide integration strategy needed for BIP tenancy and common services adoption.
• Support documentation for system inventory (VASI), FINOPS, and ATO artifacts.

Skills

Data modeling

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data governance

REST/JSON

Agile/Scrum/SAFe

AoA

Architecture documentation

Cloud integration

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS or IT

Job description

The Data/Integration Architect provides enterprise‑level data architecture and integration strategy across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Services (PDS), Benefits and Memorials (BAM), and Memorial and Benefit Services (MBS) to deliver secure, reliable, and effective Information Technology (IT) solutions that support the Department’s mission.

• Designs data models, pipelines, and integration patterns that ensure secure, reliable, and scalable data exchange while complying with VA Enterprise Architecture (EA), security requirements, and product line strategy
• Develop enterprise data models, including conceptual, logical, and physical models, aligned with VA EA standards.
• Design and implement data pipelines and integration patterns across VA systems, internal APIs, and external partners.
• Document and maintain Solution Architecture Packages, Data Dictionaries, and Data Models for VA review and approval.
• Ensure all integrations comply with VA EA, security mandates, NIST standards, and architecture style guide (ASG).
• Perform Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), dependency mapping, and architectural strategy development for new integrations and capabilities.
• Support integration of BOSS‑E, MBMS, and VA-EISS services into the BIP Platform, contributing to VA‑EISS 2.0 modernization.
• Recommend, design, and support data analytics, AI/ML data pipelines, BI solutions, and data governance frameworks.
• Establish data baselines, define data requirements, analyze query patterns, and optimize database/data pipeline performance.
• Provide integration strategy and coordination support needed to enable BIP tenancy and common services adoption.
• Support documentation for system inventory (VASI), FINOPS systems, ATO artifacts, and compliance deliverables.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or IT with 10+ years' experience
• Experience designing and implementing data pipelines and integration patterns across multiple platforms and systems (e.g., VA‑EISS, BOSS‑E, MBMS).
• Demonstrated experience producing Solution Architecture Packages, dependency maps, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).
• Experience integrating data and services into enterprise cloud platforms (e.g., VAEC / BIP).
• Experience supporting compliance artifacts such as ATO documentation, VASI system inventory updates, and data governance frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe), supporting PI Planning, backlog strategy, and cross‑team architectural alignment
• Expertise in data modeling tools, ETL/ELT pipelines, data orchestration, and performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, baselining, lineage tracking, and authoritative data integration.
• Experience with REST services and JSON data format