Senior Data Architect

Akumen, Inc.
Camp Springs, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Camp Springs, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Database
Information Systems
Data Architecture
Data Governance
Data Integration
ETL
Data Transformation
Data Systems
Data Warehousing
Metadata
Meta-Data Management
Reference Data
Data Streaming
SC Clearance
Information Technology
Data Analytics
Data Management
Databricks

Job description

Akumen is seeking a Senior Data Architect to support a federal data and analytics program. This position provides senior-level leadership for enterprise data architecture, data management, and solution design efforts supporting cloud-based and advanced analytics environments. The role is responsible for evaluating current-state systems, defining future-state architecture, and ensuring data solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with client mission objectives., * Lead enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and integration strategy for analytics, warehousing, and reporting environments.

  • Evaluate existing systems and design target-state data solutions that improve interoperability, governance, and performance.
  • Define and maintain architecture documentation, including data flows, standards, lineage, and interface specifications.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and engineers to align technical solutions with mission and operational needs.
  • Guide implementation of best practices for ETL/ELT, metadata management, data quality, and cloud data architecture.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in data architecture, data management, or solution architecture.
  • Demonstrated expertise in enterprise data modeling, data integration, ETL/ELT, and architecture documentation.
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions in enterprise environments.
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP-Associate) or equivalent DMBOK-aligned certification, plus a data modeling or data architecture certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience supporting federal data modernization or large-scale analytics programs.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, AWS, and enterprise data warehouse/lakehouse platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage, and master/reference data practices.
  • Experience mentoring technical teams and leading architecture review sessions.

Clearance Requirement

Must possess an active Secret security clearance or higher, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher in accordance with contract requirements.

About the company

Akumen, Inc. delivers mission-focused technology, data, and cybersecurity services that help federal clients modernize operations, improve decision-making, and achieve measurable outcomes. Our goal is to provide secure, scalable, and innovative service delivery that aligns technical execution with client mission priorities.

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