Solution Architect - 100% Remote (REF1560M)
Company: Citizant
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionCitizant is a leading provider of
professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address
some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of
Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management,
Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services -
focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury.
We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed
"A Players" who already align with the company's core values:
Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future.
No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its
collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful
team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is
valued above all individual contributions.Job
DescriptionOverview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Solution Architect with a minimum of 7 years of demonstrated
expertise in delivering technical support projects, particularly
within the realm of data policy and strategy. This role will be a
key member of our team supporting the Chief Data Officer (CDO),
focusing on initiatives such as Data Governance, Data Inventory
Program (DIP), Data Architecture, and Ontology development. The
ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in data
management practices and a proven track record of designing and
implementing innovative solutions to support organizational
objectives.Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer and key stakeholders to
translate data policies and strategies into actionable technical
solutions. Design and implement frameworks and processes to support
data policy compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive data
governance frameworks, including defining governance structures,
roles, and responsibilities. Develop data governance policies,
standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and
privacy.
- Architect data inventory solutions to support the Data
Inventory Program, including defining inventory scope, metadata
standards, and data lineage documentation. Design scalable and
efficient data inventory repositories to facilitate data discovery
and management.
- Lead the design and implementation of data architecture
solutions, including data modeling, schema design, and ontology
development. Develop ontologies to standardize data definitions and
promote semantic interoperability across systems and
applications.
- Serve as a technical expert and escalation point for resolving
complex issues related to data management processes, systems, and
technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
- Create detailed solution architecture documentation, including
architecture diagrams, design specifications, and technical
requirements. Communicate architecture decisions and rationale to
stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and tools in the data management
space to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Make recommendations for technology adoption and lead
proof-of-concept efforts to validate solution feasibility.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to
understand business requirements, gather feedback, and communicate
project updates. Build strong relationships with business partners
to foster collaboration and support the achievement of project
goals.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or
related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Solutions Architect or
similar role, with a focus on delivering technical support projects
in data management or related disciplines.
- Proven expertise in data policy and strategy implementation,
data governance, and data inventory programs.
- Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including
data modeling, database design, and ontology development.
- Prefer certification as a Collibra Solution Architect (or
Ranger) Certification
- Linux: Demonstrated ability to manage and configure Linux
systems.
- MySQL: Skilled in using MySQL for database management.
- Power BI: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage data
visualizations and business intelligence solutions with
PowerBI.
- JavaScript: Experience in developing with JavaScript and
interactive web applications.
- BPMN 2.0 Standard for Workflows: Knowledge of the Business
Process Model and Notation (BPMN) standards.
- Python: Experience developing in Python for data automation,
processing, and integration.
- AI/ML Familiarity: Understanding of artificial intelligence and
machine learning methods for data analysis and governance.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex
technical issues to develop innovative solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability
to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical
audiences.Clearance Requirement
- Active Public Trust or ability to obtain one.
- US Citizenship requiredAdditional InformationCitizant strives
to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area.
Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in
return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the
opportunity for personal and professional development.
Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or
disability status.
Keywords: Citizant, Centreville , Solution Architect - 100% Remote (REF1560M), Other , Chantilly, Virginia
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