1410: Data Architect (C. Advanced)

STC : Data Architect (C. Advanced)

Scope of Services

The Department of Children and Families (the "Department " or "DCF ") is seeking qualified

candidates who will assist the Office of Information Technology (OITS) in their daily operations,

support, and services. The services requested in the following eQuote will be procured in accordance

with the Department of Management Services (DMS) State Term Contract (STC), entitled

Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services, STC-ITSA.

The term for this staff augmentation position is intended to be until June , . The term for

this engagement may be extended for a period not to exceed twelve months from the expiration of

the State Term Contract contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. The Department

may select one or more candidates for this position. Candidates available immediately are preferred.

Preference will also be given to candidates available to work on-site in Tallahassee.

Candidates can either work part-time or full-time. The number of weeks is dependent upon the

available budget.

Quotes submissions due (on or before) October , : PM

Anticipated Award Date Purchase Order Release N / A

Primary Job Duties and Tasks

The Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) is seeking Multiple Data Architect (STC

Data Architect (C. Advanced)) positions.

The activities these candidates will be tasked with include, but are not limited to the following :

Work with stakeholders and development team to determine project scope and vision,

gather and prioritize collected requirements.

Designing and Implementing Data Architectures : Develop comprehensive data architectures

that support the organization's business goals, using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL,

and other Azure data services.

Managing Dedicated SQL Pools : Efficiently manage and optimize Dedicated SQL Pools in

Synapse to handle large-scale data warehousing and analytics workloads.

Database Design and Management : Design, implement, and manage databases using Azure

SQL and Azure Managed Instance, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.

Data Integration and ETL Processes : Develop and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

processes using Synapse Pipelines, ensuring efficient data flow from various sources to the

data warehouse.

Data Governance and Cataloging : Implement data governance practices and manage the

data catalog to ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility.

Building and Maintaining Data Models : Create and maintain data models that accurately

represent the data landscape, ensuring they are scalable and optimized for performance.

Ensuring Data Security and Compliance : Implement and oversee data security measures,

ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Maintain procedures manuals and system documentation.
• Research software solutions to support recommendations, analyzing current and future

technology trends.

These positions are to provide technical guidance and expertise in supporting the department in

developing, architecting, and maintaining data, data mappings, and monitoring high-volume

complex data transfer processes.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the

following areas :

Minimum Required KSAs :

years of experience in Synapse Analytics, Dedicated SQL Pools, Azure SQL Database,

and Azure Managed Instance.

years of experience in DDL, DML T-SQL skills, advanced stored procedure writing

skills, tables, primary keys, foreign keys, constraints, indexes, transactions, process

logging, and error handling.

years of experience in data architecture design principles, methodologies, and best

practices.

years of experience in data governance principles and compliance requirements

related to data security and privacy.

years of experience in integrating data from various sources and managing large

data pipelines.

years of experience in cloud computing concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure,

including storage solutions and compute capabilities.

• years of Experience with programming languages such as Python or Scala.
• years of experience in Salesforce, Message MQ, and MuleSoft
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges.
• Ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient data architectures.
• Ability to provide excellent customer support; meticulous quality of work and work

product.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted candidate(s) must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the

following areas :

Communication : Able to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to

individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (; project team meetings, management

presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by

others.

Customer Service : Works well with clients and customers (; business office, public, or other

agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy

expectations or resolve a problem.

• Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
• Flexibility : Is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information.

Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected

obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships

with others.

• Interpersonal : Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
• Leadership : Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a

variety of situations.

Problem-Solving : Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate

alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.

Team Building : Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common

goal.

Education and Certifications

Education : Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other

related field. Or equivalent work experience. (Required)

Certifications : Microsoft Dynamics Certification (Desired) and MS Dynamics Power Platform

Certifications (Desired)

Vendor Response

Please include the following information in your candidate submission.

Responding Instructions and Documents to Provide

Please ensure each candidate submission contains the following documents and information :

Pricing information (REQUIRED) : Please include the pricing (rate) for individuals or group

with your quote. The Department reserves the right to discuss lower rates with any vendor

selected prior to executing a contract through a Purchase Order.

Candidate Resume(s) Include relevant experience, certifications, education, etc. related to

the services requested in the Scope of Services.

Exhibit B - Resume Self-Certification Form Per the IT Staff Augmentation STC : When

submitting a response to an eQuote the Vendor shall submit with its response a signed

Resume Self-Certification Form (Exhibit B) to the Customer for each candidate included in

the eQuote response. See the DMS IT Staff Augmentation Contract website for details.

Contact Information Provide the main contact information at your company that you

would like the Department to use. Vendor contact information should include :

• Vendor contact's name
• Title
• Address
• Direct telephone number
• Email address
• References Provide three () clients for which similar services were performed within the

past three () years for each proposed Project Manager. References should include :

• Reference contact's name
• Organization name
• Job title held by the candidate while employed or contracted
• Direct telephone number
• Email address

Candidate Submission

Please upload your candidate(s) resume and any supporting documents, if desired ( skills matrix,

recommendations, etc.) here (maximum file size is MB), if needed.

Vendors may submit multiple candidates for consideration. If you are submitting multiple

candidates upload ALL candidate submissions as ONE () PDF file per role.

Work Location

Location : The Department of Children and Families reserves the right to discuss with the selected

Vendor if the position will be full-time or remote. The selected candidate will be required to attend

onsite meetings and presentations on select days throughout the month at DCF HQW at your own

expense. Location is North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL or at the specified location.

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