Data Architect

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Architecture, Database Architecture, Databasing, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing (DW)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology Inc (GDIT) is seeking someone qualified for the Data Architect to support and continue to grow the HRSA/NPDB account. As part of this team, we are providing leading data analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) services for our federal clients to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. This role needs working collaboratively with a high-performance team, and help establish and implement data governance policies, and framework.

The Data Architect will be responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and administering databases, including security, access, and documentation.

• Design, evaluate, and implement data architecture solutions including a data platform and a data catalog
• Ensuring data quality, performance, and scalability.
• Optimize and troubleshoot database performance issues.
• Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and industry trends.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in Database Architecture or similiar role with hands on experience in data migration.
• Experience with managing/administering cloud-based data systems such as RDS, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS Glue and Athena etc.
• Experience with data catalogs such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation etc.
• Strong knowledge of database design, and data warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling and SQL.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Desired Skills:

• Certification in database technologies (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional).
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 – $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.