Database Architect (Remote)

Lensa; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Architect to lead a talented team in transforming how data is managed and utilized within Veterans Affairs. This fully remote role offers the chance to design and implement comprehensive data strategies, ensuring data quality and integrity while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data architecture and a passion for driving improvements in data management processes. Join this forward-thinking organization and help shape the future of government IT, making a positive impact on the lives of veterans across the nation.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in data architecture and management.
• Ability to translate complex data concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization's data infrastructure and implement data strategies.
• Design enterprise data management frameworks and ensure data quality.

Skills

Data Management

Data Strategy Implementation

Data Modeling

Database Development

Stakeholder Communication

Data Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Data Architect to lead a team of data professionals in support of Veterans Affairs ensuring the full lifecycle of the Veteran experience is properly ingested, driving program and process improvements. This position will be fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

Manage the organization's data infrastructure, which involves the design, implementation and maintenance of technical systems that store, process and analyze data.

• Design the enterprise data management framework
• Implement an overall organizational data strategy aligned with business processes. This includes end-to-end architecture solutions such as data modeling design, database development standards, implementation and management of data warehouses and data analytics systems
• Creates frameworks to track data assets and their flow, dictate their usage, and store and integrate them
• Implement data and database management processes including data ingestion, data transformation and data storage to ensure data quality, integrity and availability
• Work closely with data engineers and stakeholders to achieve data quality and access controls
• Construct data models that visualize the relationships between data entities
• Implementing data strategies that outline the organization's approach to collecting, storing and analyzing data.
• Ability to understand the business and its objectives and be able to translate complex data concepts into terms that non-technical stakeholders can understand
• Review the data specific portions of architectural designs from other architects for soundness and compliance with established standards
• Responsible for Data Quality
• Responsible for overall implementation of data management tools
• Overall responsible for the Data Catalog
• Sets the standard for data management SOPs based on industry best practices and agency requirements
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific /technical discipline with
• 15 years experience. 4 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Relevant certifications for cloud environments such as, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Microsoft Certified: Azure Engineer Associate (DP-203)
• Implement an overall organizational data strategy aligned with business processes. This includes end-to-end architecture solutions such as data modeling design, database development standards, implementation and management of data warehouses and data analytics systems
• Implementing data strategies that outline the organization's approach to collecting, storing and analyzing data.
• Ability to understand the business and its objectives and be able to translate complex data concepts into terms that non-technical stakeholders can understand
• Exceptional ability to be diplomatic and work with a diverse team of subject matter experts, in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
  
  

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-5945

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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