Senior Enterprise Data Architect

At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

The Innovation and Technology Division (ITD) at the Department of Commerce supports the agency’s mission by delivering secure, modern, and innovative technology services that drive operational efficiency and digital transformation across all divisions. The division is responsible for maintaining core information technology (IT) infrastructure, supporting enterprise applications, and aligning technical solutions with strategic agency goals.

• Digital Innovation & Enterprise Cloud Platforms
• IT Operations
• Enterprise IT Governance and Risk

The Senior Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for acquiring, organizing, and analyzing complex datasets to support agency operations and strategic decision‑making. This position develops and maintains data systems, ensures data quality and integrity, and implements processes for secure data storage and retrieval. This position collaborates with cross‑divisional teams to inventory datasets, define metadata standards, and contribute to the creation of centralized, searchable data catalogs.

The role also provides technical guidance to program staff, leads compliance with federal, state, and agency regulatory requirements, and leads the implementation of agency data governance frameworks. Additionally, the Senior Enterprise Data Architect leads the planning and design of enterprise data architecture, working closely with the IT Data Manager to ensure data systems are scalable, interoperable, and aligned with organizational goals.

This position plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven insights across the agency by ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and reliability of enterprise data. The Senior Enterprise Data Architect is instrumental in identifying and resolving data inconsistencies, supporting integration efforts, and facilitating timely reporting and analytics. By partnering with IT professionals, leadership, data stewards, and business units, the Architect helps bridge technical and operational needs, directly impacting the agency’s ability to deliver effective programs and services.

The Senior Enterprise Data Architect leads the modernization of data architecture by evaluating new technologies and recommending improvements to data platforms and workflows.

The main purpose of the Senior Enterprise Data Architect position is to acquire, organize, and analyze complex datasets to support agency operations and strategic decision‑making. This role develops and maintains data systems, ensures data quality and integrity, and implements secure processes for data storage and retrieval. The Senior Enterprise Data Architect collaborates with cross‑divisional teams to inventory datasets, define metadata…