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# NCI Semantic Architect (caDSR CDEs & ECCF)

- **Company:** CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $91,800
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Streaming, Working Model 2D, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Health Level Seven International
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CFAF3B4B34FC46ABA1F85D8E360CE0D7/job/

## About the Role

7+ years in semantic data architecture, including 3+ years supporting NCI/NIH programs

. Hands on experience with caDSR CDE creation/curation and EVS/NCIt terminology services

. Proven ECCF development/maintenance experience and application to enterprise solutions

. Strong grounding in ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registries; familiarity with HL7/FHIR

. Demonstrated ability to operationalize governance across multi program portfolios

. Excellent communication and leadership skills within cross functional teams

Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:

. Experience integrating semantics into CI/CD pipelines and data services

. Experience with metadata driven APIs, schema registries, and validation frameworks

. Prior support to NCI/CBIIT with documented artifacts (CDE catalogs, ECCF profiles, governance charters)

## Description

CGI Federal seeks a Semantic Architect to lead design, curation, and governance of Common Data Elements (CDEs) within NCI's caDSR and to develop/maintain enterprise conformance using the Enterprise Conformance and Compliance Framework (ECCF). The role ensures semantic interoperability across NCI programs by aligning data models to NCI EVS/NCIt and enterprise standards.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable

Your future duties and responsibilities

. CDE lifecycle management in caDSR . Author and curate CDEs; manage value sets; harmonize and retire elements as needed . Ensure ISO/IEC 11179 compliant metadata practices; maintain traceability and provenance

. ECCF development and conformance profiles . Develop ECCF viewpoints and conformance profiles; drive compliance across systems/interfaces . Collaborate with architecture and domain teams to enforce ECCF alignment in solution designs

. Semantic governance and standards alignment . Lead data standards governance boards; define policies, naming conventions, and approval workflows . Align to NCI EVS/NCIt, HL7, FHIR, and other agency standards as applicable

. Integration and enablement . Partner with data engineers and application teams to implement CDEs via APIs/services . Provide semantic mapping and guidance for CTRP, CTRO, and related program data flows

. Documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement . Produce semantic model documentation, change logs, and training materials . Conduct working sessions with CBIIT, program offices, and partner teams