Data Architect

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to define shared data models, terminology, governance, lineage, and integration patterns for Federal grants and financial data for a Federal data analytics and AI modernization initiative.

The team will deliver a secure, scalable platform that integrates structured and unstructured data, provides data visualization and traceable AI-assisted analytics, and gives examiners centralized tools for search, review, monitoring, and decision support. The platform will support professional judgment and will not replace authoritative agency financial or grants-management systems or execute financial transactions.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. As a core member you'll work with a diverse team of professionals to solve matters, architect nuisances, and come up with alternatives. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform role-specific work to define shared data models, terminology, governance, lineage, and integration patterns for Federal grants and financial data.
• Collaborate with pilot agencies, and multidisciplinary technical teams through iterative development and user testing.
• Produce clear documentation that supports Government operation, maintenance, transition, and future expansion.
• Follow Federal security, privacy, accessibility, records-management, and Government data-ownership requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise data architectures, canonical models, metadata, and shared vocabularies.
• Demonstrated experience integrating structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from multiple authoritative systems.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, lineage, quality, retention, stewardship, access, and auditability.
• Experience defining scalable database, API, ingestion, and interoperability patterns for Federal or regulated environments.
• Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with relevant project technologies such as Linux, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server, Java or .NET, Jenkins, self-hosted Azure DevOps, Kubernetes/Rancher, and open-source AI models.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility, as required for all contractor personnel supporting the effort.
• Active Top Secret highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Federal financial management, budget execution, grants management, payment systems, award oversight, financial reporting, or financial stewardship is preferred.
• Experience supporting Federal financial management, grants, payment, or award-oversight platforms.

AboutANALYTICA:Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an establishedSBA small businessthat hasbeen recognized byInc. Magazineeach of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growingcompanies in theU.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services.The companyis appraised by theSoftware Engineering Institute (SEI) atCMMI Maturity Level 3and is anISO 9001:2008 certifiedprovider.
Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process.

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