Business Data Management Architect

DataStaff, Inc is in need of a Business Data Management Architect for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.
*This role is hybrid
Responsibilities:

• Participate in an enterprise data management program.
• Coordinate with business architecture, data architecture, enterprise architecture staff, data stewards, and data custodians.
• Leveraging expertise in data modeling and extensive data quality management to design and implement effective data management processes.
• Requires defining and utilizing taxonomies for enhanced data organization, classification, and retrieval, contributing to improved metadata management.
• Become familiar with Business Capability Model and participate in developing and maturing an enterprise data model, enterprise data flows, and road maps.
• This position will require familiarity (or the development of familiarity) with the National Information Exchange Model, the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment, and other standards.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum requirement: Must have prior Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) experience directly related to this role.
• Extensive experience in data quality management, including establishing standards, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise data programs at a similarly sized organization (private or public)
• Proven experience in data modeling
• Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between business architecture and National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices
• Proficiency in metadata management, including taxonomies, and enhancing data quality
• Experience in overseeing the complete data lifecycle within a complex organizational structure
• Strong written and verbal communication

Required Skills:

• 8 Years - Extensive data modeling experience
• 8 Years - Advanced business data architecture experience
• 8 Years - Proficiency in metadata management, including taxonomies, and enhancing data quality

Desired Skills:

• 5 Years - Ability to bridge the gap between business architecture and National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards
• 5 Years - Ability to model data lifecycle within a complex organizational structure

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.