Data Architect

$76,848 - $130,642/Yr

ICF International - Reston, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Reston, VA

501-1,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Data Architect position at ICF is a critical role within the Health Modernization Solutions (HMS) team, responsible for developing sustainable enterprise data governance frameworks and strategies. The architect will work closely with customers to design and implement modern IT enterprise architecture, ensuring effective data governance and compliance with federal and industry standards. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in data architecture, database design, and a strong understanding of data privacy laws, all while collaborating with Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable enterprise data governance frameworks and strategies.
• Design and develop relational databases using stored procedures.
• Work with distributed search engines, such as ElasticSearch.
• Design architecture solutions for various data use cases on-premises and in the cloud.
• Understand and apply data modeling, data integration, and metadata management principles.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and data privacy laws for PII and PHI.
• Implement and modify CI/CD pipelines.
• Validate output report files, both manual and automated.
• Report validation results and interact closely with development and business teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3 years' experience in data analytics.
• 3 years' experience with SQL, Python, or statistical software such as SAS, Stata, or R.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must reside in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience on a software development team building modern software products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Jenkins, Ansible, and Azure Pipeline.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities