Data Architecture Analyst (5557)

We are seeking a Data Architecture Analyst to support the cross-functional digital transformation and modernization of the U.S. Army’s enterprise business systems. Moving beyond legacy SAP ERP environments (including SAP Core Component reaching end-of-life), this initiative consolidates logistics, sustainment, and financial business components across legacy ERPs (GFEBS, GCSS-Army, LMP, AESIP) into a centralized Master Data Management (MDM) / Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) framework in SAP S/4HANA. Working under our contract supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA FM&C), the Data Architecture Analyst will take a broad, enterprise-level view to lead requirements gathering, perform logical and physical data mapping, and drive end-to-end data governance across both financial and logistics domains., * Enterprise Data Architecture & Governance: Support the design, alignment, and implementation of enterprise data models and Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) frameworks spanning both financial and logistics/sustainment domains.

• Cross-Domain Requirements Gathering: Lead end-to-end data requirements gathering with functional, logistics, and financial stakeholders across ASA (FM&C), USAFMCOM, and Army sustainment organizations, translating complex cross-functional business processes into unified data specifications.
• Logical & Physical Data Mapping: Perform detailed logical and physical data mapping from disparate legacy systems (GFEBS, LMP, GCSS-Army, AESIP Hub) to target SAP S/4HANA structures, ensuring schema consistency, cross-system interoperability, and auditability.
• Data Cleansing & Enterprise Migration: Support data profiling, quality assessments, transformation rules, and migration strategies to transition legacy financial, supply chain, and property data into centralized S/4HANA master data repositories.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with solution architects, software engineering teams, and Agile release trains to ensure enterprise data standards, data governance policies, and Defense Business System (DBS) rationalization goals are fully realized.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data architecture, data modeling, data analysis, or technical systems analysis.
• SAP S/4HANA & Data Mapping Expertise: Hands-on experience with logical and physical data mapping, data profiling, and requirements gathering for SAP S/4HANA or enterprise ERP migrations.
• Master Data Governance (MDG): Working knowledge of Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) or Master Data Management (MDM) concepts covering cross-functional master data domains (e.g., material, vendor, customer, financial, and asset master).
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting DoD enterprise business systems across finance or logistics (GFEBS, LMP, GCSS-Army, AESIP).
• Prior experience supporting high-level data governance, analytics, or technology initiatives directly for ASA (FM&C), USAFMCOM, or Army Materiel Command / logistics stakeholders.
• Familiarity with DoD Enterprise Business Architecture (BEA), FM QSMO standards, or Federal data governance frameworks.
• Experience in Agile/SAFe environments utilizing tools like ADO, Jira, Confluence

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$100,000-$155,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).