Senior Data Architect

Akumen, Inc.; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Data Architect to lead efforts in enterprise data architecture and management. This role will support a federal data and analytics program and requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

The successful candidate will guide the design of cloud-based data solutions, improve data governance, and collaborate with various stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission objectives. An active Secret security clearance is needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in data architecture or data management.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise data modeling, data integration, and ETL/ELT.
• Experience designing cloud-based data solutions in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and integration strategy for analytics.
• Evaluate existing systems and design target-state data solutions.
• Define and maintain architecture documentation including data flows and standards.

Skills

Enterprise data modeling

Data integration

ETL/ELT

Cloud data architecture

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Job description

Introduction
Akumen, Inc. delivers mission-focused technology, data, and cybersecurity services that help federal clients modernize operations, improve decision-making, and achieve measurable outcomes. Our goal is to provide secure, scalable, and innovative service delivery that aligns technical execution with client mission priorities.

Overview

Akumen is seeking a Senior Data Architect to support a federal data and analytics program. This position provides senior-level leadership for enterprise data architecture, data management, and solution design efforts supporting cloud-based and advanced analytics environments. The role is responsible for evaluating current-state systems, defining future-state architecture, and ensuring data solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with client mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and integration strategy for analytics, warehousing, and reporting environments.
• Evaluate existing systems and design target-state data solutions that improve interoperability, governance, and performance.
• Define and maintain architecture documentation, including data flows, standards, lineage, and interface specifications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and engineers to align technical solutions with mission and operational needs.
• Guide implementation of best practices for ETL/ELT, metadata management, data quality, and cloud data architecture.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in data architecture, data management, or solution architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise data modeling, data integration, ETL/ELT, and architecture documentation.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions in enterprise environments.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP-Associate) or equivalent DMBOK-aligned certification, plus a data modeling or data architecture certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting federal data modernization or large‑scale analytics programs.
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks, AWS, and enterprise data warehouse/lakehouse platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage, and master/reference data practices.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and leading architecture review sessions.

Clearance Requirement

Must possess an active Secret security clearance or higher, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher in accordance with contract requirements.

Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.