Lead Geospatial Data Architect — Cloud & Analytics

electro soft; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise geospatial data platforms, analytics environments, and data modernization initiatives. You will design data architectures, govern data standards, and coordinate with GIS specialists, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure data solutions for federal customers.

The role requires a strong background in geospatial data, data warehouses, and cloud-based architectures, with a focus on interoperability and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, GIS, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting IT programs, systems, or enterprise data management.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures, data models, and data integration solutions.
• Experience supporting data governance, metadata management, data quality, and master data management.
• Experience designing and managing enterprise databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of relational, non-relational, and spatial database technologies.
• Experience supporting geospatial data environments and integrating geospatial data with enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy, access controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Data Architect for enterprise geospatial data platforms, services, and analytics environments.
• Design and maintain enterprise data architectures that support geospatial operations, spatial analytics, and mission-critical decision-making.
• Develop data strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance frameworks supporting organizational and customer objectives.
• Architect and oversee the integration of structured, unstructured, and geospatial data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models that support enterprise applications, reporting, analytics, and geospatial services.
• Lead data modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy data environments to cloud-based and hybrid architectures.
• Establish data management standards, metadata requirements, and data quality processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and usability of enterprise data assets.
• Collaborate with GIS specialists, engineers, developers, analysts, and program stakeholders to define data requirements and technical solutions.
• Design and optimize data warehouses, data lakes, geospatial repositories, and enterprise reporting environments.
• Support the architecture and implementation of geospatial databases and spatially enabled data platforms.
• Ensure data architectures support interoperability, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, architecture artifacts, and technical documentation.
• Provide architectural guidance for data integration technologies, APIs, ETL/ELT processes, and data exchange solutions.
• Support advanced analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial intelligence initiatives through effective data architecture design.
• Lead data governance and stewardship efforts to ensure consistency, accessibility, and lifecycle management of organizational data assets.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches to improve data management, analytics, and geospatial capabilities.
• Support cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance initiatives affecting enterprise and geospatial data environments.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations regarding data architecture, performance optimization, and system enhancements.
• Develop executive briefings, technical reports, and strategic recommendations for leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Mentor technical teams and provide subject matter expertise on enterprise data architecture and geospatial data management best practices.

Skills

Data modeling

Geospatial data

Communication with leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ArcGIS

SQL Server

PostGIS

Azure

AWS

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise geospatial data platforms, analytics environments, and data modernization initiatives. You will design data architectures, govern data standards, and coordinate with GIS specialists, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure data solutions for federal customers.

The role requires a strong background in geospatial data, data warehouses, and cloud-based architectures, with a focus on interoperability and