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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** ANALYTICA - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Linux, Payment Systems, Iterative and Incremental Development, Interoperability, PostgreSQL, Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, Open Source Technology, Unstructured Data, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Data Analytics, Jenkins - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6158cacd-5b48-4f5d-a961-0a3b117d02c7/data-architect ## About the Role * Experience designing enterprise data architectures, canonical models, metadata, and shared vocabularies. * Demonstrated experience integrating structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from multiple authoritative systems. * Strong knowledge of data governance, lineage, quality, retention, stewardship, access, and auditability. * Experience defining scalable database, API, ingestion, and interoperability patterns for Federal or regulated environments. * Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Familiarity with relevant project technologies such as Linux, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server, Java or .NET, Jenkins, self-hosted Azure DevOps, Kubernetes/Rancher, and open-source AI models. * U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility, as required for all contractor personnel supporting the effort. * Active Top Secret highly preferred. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting Federal financial management, budget execution, grants management, payment systems, award oversight, financial reporting, or financial stewardship is preferred. * Experience supporting Federal financial management, grants, payment, or award-oversight platforms. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to define shared data models, terminology, governance, lineage, and integration patterns for Federal grants and financial data for a Federal data analytics and AI modernization initiative. The team will deliver a secure, scalable platform that integrates structured and unstructured data, provides data visualization and traceable AI-assisted analytics, and gives examiners centralized tools for search, review, monitoring, and decision support. The platform will support professional judgment and will not replace authoritative agency financial or grants-management systems or execute financial transactions., * Perform role-specific work to define shared data models, terminology, governance, lineage, and integration patterns for Federal grants and financial data. * Collaborate with pilot agencies, and multidisciplinary technical teams through iterative development and user testing. * Produce clear documentation that supports Government operation, maintenance, transition, and future expansion. * Follow Federal security, privacy, accessibility, records-management, and Government data-ownership requirements., To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process. * Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences relevant to the role. * Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews to document discussions and summarize key points. These tools are used to assist our team. All hiring decisions are made by Analytica recruiters and hiring managers. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used to support parts of the application and interview process. 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