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# Data Architect

- **Company:** ALTEN Technology USA
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, Business Systems, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Stores, Document-Oriented Databases, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Information Lifecycle Management, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Data Management
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f02b8c02338a8d5

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect who can design and support scalable enterprise data solutions, including data flows, system integrations, data lakes, and centralized repositories. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data architecture, data management, and modern data platforms, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams to ensure seamless data exchange and alignment with organizational goals. This individual will be responsible for documenting data models and architecture decisions, identifying opportunities to improve data accessibility and quality, and helping establish best practices for data governance, lifecycle management, and overall data strategy., * Strong experience in data architecture, data management, and enterprise data solutions.

 * Experience designing data flows, application integrations, and functional interfaces between systems.
 * Knowledge of data lakes, centralized repositories, and modern data platforms.
 * Experience supporting data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle management is a strong plus.
 * Ability to collaborate with business and technical teams to define scalable data solutions.

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Due to the potential for involvement with U.S. aerospace programs and export-controlled environments, candidates who qualify as U.S. Persons are preferred.

## Description

* Define and support data architecture strategies across enterprise applications.
 * Design data flows and integrations between business systems and applications.
 * Support the development and evolution of data lakes and central data repositories.
 * Collaborate with application, business, and technology teams to ensure effective data exchange.
 * Document data models, architecture decisions, and integration patterns.
 * Identify opportunities to improve data accessibility, quality, and usage across the organization.


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