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# SME Database Architect

- **Company:** Interactive Process Technology
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Identity and Access Management, Palantir Foundry, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d6501e26-6fd5-462f-b847-9ea311dd865c/sme-database-architect

## About the Role

* Are curious and excited about technology
 * Like solving problems and figuring things out
 * Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
 * Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

 * 15+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture and data warehouse management
 * Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security
 * Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality
 * Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
 * Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. Has domain and expert technical knowledge
 * Directs and controls activities for a client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met
 + Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
 + Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation
 * May supervise others
 * IAM Level III certification
 * An Active Security clearance is required

## Description

* Serves as the technical authority for enterprise data architecture, data warehouse management, repository administration, and data platform modernization supporting ANG CDAO operations
 * Designs and maintains secure, scalable data architectures that support data pipeline development, data integration, reporting, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives across multiple Government systems
 * Establishes data models, source-to-target mappings, lineage standards, governance controls, and interoperability requirements to ensure data integrity, availability, and usability
 * Leads technical planning and implementation activities for Azure Databricks, Palantir Foundry, Advana/Warfighter Data Platform, and other approved data environments while optimizing performance and reliability
 * Supports Data Pipeline Development and Data Warehouse Management by providing architectural oversight, technical guidance, and lifecycle management of CDAO data assets