Data Modeler

Job ID: VA-774666

Hybrid/Local (Richmond ONLY) Data Modeler (12+) with SOA, MDM, backup/archiving, DR/BC, privacy/compliance, SQL, Python, R, Scala, Azure Synapse, SQL Server, Snowflake, Databricks experience

Location: Richmond, VA (VDOT
Duration: 10 Months
Position: 1 (2)
*local Richmond, VA candidates required
*candidate will be required to interview ONSITE, NO exceptions
*candidate will be required to work ONSITE 2-3 days/wk
*the contract may be extended annually beyond June 30, 2026
*Contractor will be responsible for purchasing parking through VDOT s Parking Management Office or procuring their own parking

Skills:
Create conceptual data models to identify key business entities and visualize their relationships, define concepts and rules. Required 10 Years
Translate business needs into data models Build logical and physical data models for client hierarchy Document data designs for the team. Required 10 Years
Present and communicate modeling results and recommendations to internal stakeholders and Development teams and explains features that may affect the Required 10 Years
Develop canonical models, Data as a service models and Knowledge of SOA to support integrations. Required 10 Years
Perform data profiling/analysis activities that helps to establish, modify and maintain data model Required 10 Years
Analyze data-related system integration challenges and propose appropriate solutions with a strategic approach. Required 10 Years
Perform data profiling and analysis for maintaining data models Develop and support the usage of MDM toolkit Integrate source systems into the MDM sol Required 10 Years
Implement business rules for data reconciliation and deduplication Enforce data models and naming standards across deliverables. Required 10 Years
Establish processes for governing the identification, collection, and use of corporate metadata; take steps to assure metadata accuracy and validity Required 10 Years
Establish methods and procedures for tracking data quality, completeness, data redundancy, and improvement. Required 10 Years
Conduct data capacity planning, life cycle, duration, usage requirements, feasibility studies, and other tasks. Required 10 Years

Description:
Job Description: Enterprise Data Modeler
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division is seeking a senior Data modeler to develop Data models for Data Assets and implementation of a cloud-based data management platform that will support the agency.
Enterprise data modeler provides expert support across the enterprise information framework, analyzing and translating business needs into long-term solution data models by evaluating existing systems and working with a business and data architect to create conceptual data models , data flows . Develop best practices for Data Asset development, ensure consistency within the system and review modifications of existing cross-compatibility systems. Optimize data systems and evaluate implemented systems for variance discrepancies and efficiency. Maintain logical and physical data models along with accurate metadata.

Responsibilities:
Create conceptual data models to identify key business entities and visualize their relationships, define concepts and rules.
Translate business needs into data models Build logical and physical data models for client hierarchy Document data designs for the team.
Present and communicate modeling results and recommendations to internal stakeholders and Development teams and explain features that may affect the physical data model.
Ensure and enforce a governance process to oversee implementation activities and ensure alignment to the defined architecture.
Perform data profiling/analysis activities that help to establish, modify and maintain data models.
Develop canonical models, Data as a service models and Knowledge of SOA to support integrations.
Analyze data-related system integration challenges and propose appropriate solutions with a strategic approach.
Perform data profiling and analysis for maintaining data models Develop and support the usage of MDM toolkit Integrate source systems into the MDM solution Implement business rules for data reconciliation and deduplication Enforce data models and naming standards across deliverables.
Establish processes for governing the identification, collection, and use of corporate metadata; take steps to assure metadata accuracy and validity.
Establish methods and procedures for tracking data quality, completeness, data redundancy, and improvement.
Conduct data capacity planning, life cycle, duration, usage requirements, feasibility studies, and other tasks.
Create strategies and plans for data security, backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and archiving. Ensure that data strategies and architectures are in regulatory compliance.
Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills and Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
Experience in writing queries (SQL, Python, R, Scala) as needed and experience with various data technologies such as Azure Synapse or SQL Server, Snowflake, Databricks