Data Architect

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CMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. As an SBA-certified HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), we deliver quality, professional services to support the missions and strategic business goals of our clients.

Data Architect

U.S. Department of Agriculture

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, DC 20250

Start Date:

One 1-year base period plus four 1-year option periods

Hybrid (Mostly Remote - needs to be able to attend meetings at USDA in DC)

The Data Architect Designs enterprise data strategy, models, and integration patterns. Defines governance standards and leads data modernization and cloud architecture initiatives.

Enterprise architecture, governance, migration strategy, common data model, Lakehouse architecture, solution designs.

• Enterprise & Data Architecture:
  Enterprise architecture, data architecture blueprints, system inventories, solution architecture, governance standards, decommissioning strategy, Fin Ops, architecture reviews (LEAD)
• Data Migration Planning & Coordination:
  Migration strategy, plans, timelines, crosswalks, mapping rules, trial migrations, reconciliation (LEAD)
• Data Governance & Metadata Management:
  Metadata standards, stewardship, lineage, authoritative data sources (LEAD)
• Systems Integration Engineering: APIs, integrations, interface design, ICDs, ETL/ELT pipelines, interface remediation, integration testing
• Databricks Lakehouse Support:
  Lakehouse architecture, security design, common data model, migration framework, reporting and analytics (LEAD)
• Knowledge Transfer:
  Training, SOPs, workshops, shadowing sessions, documentation, repository management

• Senior-level experience (5+ years) of progressive federal government experience in data architecture, data strategy, and data modernization, such as developing enterprise, data, and solution architectures; defining authoritative data sources, metadata standards, common data models, governance standards, and integration patterns; designing Databricks Lakehouse environments including Unity Catalog, data zones, and work spaces; and supporting data migration and legacy-to-modern system transitions.
• Experience designing enterprise data models, integration patterns, and governance standards.
• Experience leading projects in Databricks and cloud data platforms; experience with Cloudera desirable.
• Knowledge of data within federal systems related to human resources and financial management.
• Problem-solving, documentation, and presentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in and/or Equivalent Experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

At CMT Services, we believe that extraordinary results come from empowering exceptional people. If you're ready to lead innovative projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

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