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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** Omni Federal - **Location:** Gainesville, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Security, Decision Support Systems, Interoperability, Meta-Data Management, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, MagicDraw, Generative AI, Togaf, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9160793/data-architect ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field plus 8-10+ years of data architecture / enterprise data engineering experience * Proven experience designing scalable data architectures, data models, and integration patterns across heterogeneous, multimodal data sources * Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and master data management principles * Experience with data integration and interoperability across enterprise systems and APIs * Experience defining architecture standards, data quality controls, and technical/design documentation * Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required) * Strong communication skills to present architecture decisions to Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams Nice to Have: * Experience architecting solutions for DoD/Army acquisition, Science & Technology, or program management data environments. * Familiarity with Vantage, Digital Roadmap Tool, Teamwork Cloud / Cameo MagicDraw, or similar Army enterprise systems. * Experience supporting RMF/ATO accreditation from an architecture or data security perspective. * Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled data architecture patterns, including feature stores, vector databases, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). * Experience with cloud-native Government data platforms such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government. * Prior experience supporting SBIR-derived or rapid-prototyping contract vehicles, including BOA-based task orders. * Relevant architecture certification such as TOGAF or AWS/Azure architecture certifications. * DoD Enterprise Architecture experience. ## Description OMNI is looking for a Data Architect to own the end-to-end data architecture strategy for the ACPE GROUND capability. The Data Architect will define data models, integration patterns, metadata management frameworks, governance standards, and data quality practices across heterogeneous data sources. What You'll Do: * Define and maintain the end-to-end data architecture strategy for the ACPE GROUND capability. * Design scalable data architectures, data models, and integration patterns across heterogeneous and multimodal data sources. * Define how mission, program, and strategy data is ingested, structured, integrated, secured, and made available for AI-enabled search, analysis, and decision support. * Establish metadata management and data analysis frameworks that support downstream ingestion, tagging, retrieval, and analytics. * Develop and maintain data governance, quality, security, and architecture standards. * Define integration and interoperability approaches across authoritative enterprise systems and APIs. * Evaluate integration pathways and architectural approaches in support of evolving mission requirements. * Collaborate with the Solutions/Systems Architect, Cybersecurity/RMF Specialist, and Government stakeholders to ensure data architecture aligns with overall technical and mission objectives. * Develop architecture artifacts and technical documentation supporting Software Design Documentation (CDRL A005) and accreditation packages. * Communicate architecture decisions, recommendations, and technical approaches to Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## Related Articles - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Why Event-Driven Architecture Isn’t About Speed (and When You Actually Need It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/745-why-event-driven-architecture-isn-t-about-speed-and-when-you-actually-need-it)