Senior Enterprise Data Architect — Remote/WA Data Governance

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking a Senior Enterprise Data Architect to lead the modernization of the agency’s data architecture, governance, and catalog initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in data management, metadata, and cross‑divisional collaboration to enable data‑driven decision making.

The position supports agency programs by ensuring data quality, compliance, and scalable data solutions across hybrid environments, with opportunities to influence enterprise

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of IT experience in data management and governance.
• Experience designing and modernizing enterprise data architectures.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex data projects.
• Experience implementing and governing data catalogs, metadata, and lineage.
• Knowledge of data quality, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and modernization of enterprise data architecture across divisions.
• Oversee data governance operating model and policy development.
• Implement and optimize data catalog, metadata, and lineage platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff on data management best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to inventory data assets and enforce standards.

Skills

Data governance

Data modeling

SQL/ETL

Data quality

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Data Science or related field

Associate’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft/Azure ecosystems

Data catalog tools (Purview / Collibra / Alation)

Job description

Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking a Senior Enterprise Data Architect to lead the modernization of the agency’s data architecture, governance, and catalog initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in data management, metadata, and cross‑divisional collaboration to enable data‑driven decision making.

The position supports agency programs by ensuring data quality, compliance, and scalable data solutions across hybrid environments, with opportunities to influence enterprise