Data Architect

About Our Client :

Our client delivers secure, innovative, and mission-driven technology solutions to the U.S. Government. Their teams thrive in high-security environments, tackling complex challenges with creativity, collaboration, and precision. They are seeking a Data Architect ​in Washington, DC  with deep expertise in data modeling, architecture, and analytics to join their team!

Key Responsibilities

Data Modeling & Design : Develop relational and NoSQL database models, schemas, normalization, and entity-relationship diagrams.

Data Architecture : Architect scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise data infrastructures to support analytics and operational requirements.

ETL & Data Integration : Design and optimize ETL processes, data pipelines, and integrations across diverse platforms.

Cloud Data Platforms : Leverage AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services (data lakes, warehouses, streaming analytics) to build modern data solutions.

Programming & Scripting : Utilize Python, SQL, Java, or Scala to manipulate data and build efficient pipelines.

Data Governance & Security : Ensure compliance with federal data privacy and security standards while implementing governance frameworks.

Analytics & Business Intelligence : Support visualization and reporting through tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

Project Management : Coordinate multi-stakeholder projects, managing risks, schedules, and deliverables effectively.

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field.

Experience : 5–8 years in data architecture, data management, or related IT roles, including hands-on experience in large-scale data modeling and platform implementation.

Certifications (preferred) :

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

AWS Certified Analytics – Specialty

Microsoft Certified : Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer Associate

Why Join Our Client's Team?

Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects in a secure, collaborative environment.

Long-term stability with a 5-year federal contract.

Professional growth supported by certification pathways and exposure to cutting-edge cloud and data technologies.

Benefits

(Our client's industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!) :

• Paid time off will initially be accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period, for a total of 19 days / 152 hours annually for the first two years.
• 12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday)
• Compensatory Time and Flex Time if authorized
• 100% covered Health insurance premium or $5,000 prorated annual stipend if opted out of the health insurance
• 100% covered Dental insurance premium
• 100% covered Vision insurance premium
• 100% covered Short Term Disability
• 100% covered Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (currently double your salary, up to $300K)
• Match up-to 100% of 10% of the corporate provided 401K
• $500 Business Attire Stipend (will be added to annual salary)
• $500 Fitness Reimbursement
• $1,500 Technology Reimbursement
• $1,500 Professional Development & Certification Reimbursement
• $5,000 Adoption Assistance
• Referral bonuses - $1,000 after 30 days for each employee referral that meets the qualifications and gets hired, and $2,000 after 6 months for each employee referred that is retained for more than 6 months (Unlimited)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Work laptop and company-provided mobile phone if telework is expected and work required software through-out the lifecycle of the laptop
• Up to half of the company's profit rate (~2-3.5%) or a bonus for any new business you bring in and oversee
• Company Morale Events

EEO Commitment

Our client is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.