Enterprise Data Architect / Migration Expert (Remote)

GovCIO; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is hiring an Enterprise Data Architect to lead architecture for VA Modernization, focusing on VA-specific data and analytics in a remote, US-based program. You will define scalable patterns for ingest, storage, transformation, and governance across VA environments, aligning with enterprise standards.

The role requires deep expertise in Azure data services (ADF, Databricks, SQL, ADLS), data modeling, metadata, and governance, with strong collaboration across VA stakeholders and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years experience, or commensurate.
• 12+ years in enterprise data architecture.
• Experience with VA data (CDW/VISTA/Oracle Health).
• Expertise in CDW metadata, data modeling, query optimization.
• Ability to define migration patterns and resolve dependencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Data Architecture for VA Modernization, defining scalable ingestion, storage, and governance.
• Provide technical leadership across Azure cloud services (ADF, Databricks, SQL, ADLS).
• Develop and enforce reference architectures and data models.
• Coordinate Data Engineering, DevSecOps, AI/ML, and security teams.

Skills

Azure data services

Data modeling

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Communication

VA data familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Azure SQL

ADLS

CDW metadata

Job description

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Enterprise Data Architect with experience in Veteran Affairs specific data and analytics to provide technical leadership and drive architecture for VA Modernization within a mission-critical VA Program. This position is fully remote located within the continental United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of Summits enterprise data architecture, defining scalable patterns for data ingestion, integration, storage, transformation, and governance across complex VA environments
• Provide deep technical leadership across Azure cloud and data services, including Azure data factory, azure databricks, azure SQL, and ADLS supporting enterprise-scale data workloads.
• Develop and enforce reference architecture, data models, and architecture decisions.
• Provide technical leadership across Data Engineering, DevSecOps, AI/ML, Cloud provisioning, and security teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent professionalexpertise.
• Experience working with CDW / VISTA / Oracle Health data
• Expertise in CDW Metadata, data modeling, and CDW query optimization
• Ability to identify architectural migration patterns and resolve dependencies
• Strong interpersonalskills to collaborate with a wide range of VA stakeholders
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with virtual and/or cloud-based servers
• Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Clearance Required:Must be able to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

Posted Salary Range

USD $185,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.