Data Architect

Orchard - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Crop Production

About the position

The Data Architect position at Orchard LLC involves supporting a Federal contractor focused on Financial and Budgetary Management, Data Analytics, and IT Infrastructure, particularly for the Department of Defense. The role requires junior to mid-level Data Architects with active Secret clearances to contribute to data management strategies and ensure data models align with client strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis and validation of data models and other solution components to ensure they meet the intent of the client's strategy.
• Support system analysis, software changes, and integrations across multiple technologies.
• Support the review of client data policies and system data fields to understand how the relevant data model will impact day-to-day operations.
• Contribute to the establishment of data management strategies, principles, models, and standards.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in applicable field.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both technical and functional team members.
• Strong ability to break down problems, structure your own work and that of others, and deliver outcomes and valuable outputs on aggressive timelines.
• Experience with complex problem-solving strategies, able to determine the source of a problem and find effective solutions through in-depth evaluation of varying factors.
• Experience using Enterprise Architecture tools like ARIS, Enterprise Architect, etc.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, and other data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Agile practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale IT transformation with multiple stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large-scale government ERP finance implementations and data.
• Proficiency in using Atlassian Jira, ServiceNow, or similar project management tools.
• Experience facilitating collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working remotely within a large project.
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment.
• Experience in SQL, Python, data modeling, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning preferred.
• Hands-on experience with data management, data architecture, and data modeling within the DoD.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to work on projects supporting the Department of Defense
• Professional development opportunities