Lead Enterprise Data Architect - Remote

Bah; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to define and own the data architecture vision, roadmap, and standards, aligning with long-term business goals. You will lead the data model strategy and operational data store design, establish governance, and enforce integration standards across the organization.

This role includes guiding the migration from legacy Sybase to a modern AWS-based microservices setup, evaluating new technologies, and communicating decisions to both

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and database design.
• Experience with Sybase or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with AWS services including Aurora, RDS, DMS, or Lambda.
• Experience with data modeling tools such as ERStudio, ERWIN, or PowerDesigner.
• Experience designing data synchronization strategies across heterogeneous systems.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data architecture vision, roadmap, and standards.
• Lead Enterprise Data Model strategy and Operational Data Store design.
• Establish data governance processes, modeling standards, and data quality procedures.
• Serve as in-house data authority — enforce integration standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Lead the phased migration from legacy Sybase to a modern AWS microservices architecture, including live system synchronization strategies.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that advance the data architecture practice.
• Communicate architecture decisions clearly to both technical and business audiences.
• May supervise other architects and technical staff.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

Database design

AI-assisted development tools

Public Trust eligibility

HS diploma or GED

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field a plus

Tools

Sybase

PostgreSQL

AWS (Aurora, RDS, DMS, Lambda)

ERStudio

ERWIN

PowerDesigner

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to define and own the data architecture vision, roadmap, and standards, aligning with long-term business goals. You will lead the data model strategy and operational data store design, establish governance, and enforce integration standards across the organization.

This role includes guiding the migration from legacy Sybase to a modern AWS-based microservices setup, evaluating new technologies, and communicating decisions to both