System Architect

Alpha Omega; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO including paid parental,军事

11 federal holidays, some floating

HDHP health insurance (employer paid)

Life Insurance, STD/LTD

401(k) with employer match

FSA/DFSA/HSA plans

Tuition & Professional Development Re—

Job summary

Alpha Omega is seeking a Data Subject Matter Expert (Data SME) to autonomously manage data environments, report development, and governance. The role involves working with CDC stakeholders in a hybrid setup at Vienna, VA, delivering robust Power BI dashboards and data solutions.

You will translate complex data requirements into practical configurations, troubleshoot data issues, and drive improvements across data flows and reporting platforms, leveraging Power Apps and related Microsoft

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data management, data analysis, BI, or related field.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Strong knowledge of servers, data connections, flows, data sources and configurations.
• Experience analyzing data environments and recommending improvements.
• Hands-on Power BI development of dashboards, reports, and models.
• Experience with Power Apps.
• Experience with AI tools to enhance outcomes.
• Experience in enterprise reporting environments.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical data solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Data SME for data architecture, flows, configurations, and reporting.
• Learn and understand existing data environments (servers, links, data sources, interfaces).
• Analyze data configurations and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues with technical teams and implement solutions.
• Translate business requirements into data and reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with CDC stakeholders to gather feedback and recommendations.
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Utilize Power Apps to support data-driven processes.
• Work with CDC reporting environments to improve reporting capabilities.
• Assess reports/dashboards for usability and data quality improvements.
• Support data integration, validation, and quality activities.
• Document data flows, configurations, processes, and technical solutions.

Skills

Power BI

Power Apps

Data analysis

Data architecture

Independent work

Data quality

Stakeholder communication

AI tools

Enterprise reporting

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

AI tools

APIs

Power Platform

Job description

Job Title: Data Subject Matter Expert (Data SME)

Clearance Required: US Citizen, Public Trust

Work Location: Hybrid; Vienna, VA

Alpha Omega is seeking an experienced Data Subject Matter Expert (Data SME) who can hit the ground running and operate with a high degree of independence. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data environments, including servers, data connections, data flows, configurations, reporting, and dashboard development. This individual will serve as a trusted data resource, working closely with technical teams and CDC stakeholders to understand data requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend meaningful enhancements to data configurations and reporting capabilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited day-to-day guidance and will be expected to quickly understand existing data environments, processes, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Data SME and subject matter expert for data architecture, data flows, configurations, and reporting.
• Quickly learn and understand existing data environments, including servers, data links/connections, data sources, interfaces, and data flows.
• Analyze existing data configurations and identify opportunities for meaningful improvements, efficiencies, and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and work collaboratively with technical teams to identify and implement solutions.
• Translate business and stakeholder requirements into practical data and reporting solutions.
• Work directly with CDC stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate technical concepts, gather feedback, and provide recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Utilize Power Apps and related Microsoft technologies to support data-driven business processes and solutions.
• Work with other reporting tools and environments within CDC to develop, maintain, and improve reporting capabilities.
• Assess existing reports and dashboards and recommend enhancements that improve usability, data quality, accuracy, and decision-making.
• Support data integration, data validation, and data quality activities.
• Document data flows, configurations, processes, reporting requirements, and technical solutions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure data solutions meet operational and stakeholder needs.
• Proactively identify issues and opportunities rather than waiting for detailed direction or step-by-step guidance.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable professional experience in data management, data analysis, data engineering, business intelligence, reporting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and become productive quickly with limited guidance.
• Strong understanding of servers, data connections/links, data flows, data sources, and data configurations.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing existing data environments and recommending practical and meaningful enhancements.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, including development of dashboards, reports, visualizations, and data models.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps.
• Experience with utilizing AI tools to enhance technical outcomes
• Experience working with enterprise reporting environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain executive-level and operational dashboards and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical personnel and business/CDC stakeholders.
• Ability to understand complex data requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a government, federal, or public-sector environment.
• Experience supporting CDC stakeholders or CDC-related programs.
• Experience with data integration, ETL processes, APIs, or enterprise data platforms.
• Experience documenting complex data flows and system interfaces.
• Experience improving existing reporting architectures and data configurations.
• Microsoft Power Platform experience beyond Power Apps, including Power Automate or related technologies.
• Experience working in environments with formal security, privacy, and data governance requirements.

Salary And Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $89,000 - $110,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline

January 21, 2027

Benefits

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission‑enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

• National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
• National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture And Values

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high‑performing team united by purpose‑at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.