Data Architect

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Provide DoD Architecture Framework (DoD) support
• Provide recommendations, guidance, research, and support on the client's tools and task management solutions system tasks
• Provide IT strategic advice to government staff, both senior leaders and action officers
• Provide/Identify new initiative or issues that relates to the client
• Identify installation solutions for new databases
• Determine the requirements for a new database
• Publish and/or present design reports
• Identify areas for improvement in current systems
• Coordinate with other team members to reach project milestones and deadlines.
• Audit database regularly to maintain quality
• Create systems to keep data secure

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferred
• Math and computer science proficiency
• The ability to analyze and present statistical information
• Mastery of specific types of databases, such as relational or foundational databases
• Experience with database management software
• Data management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead an IT team
• Ability to explain complicated concepts in simple terms
• Excellent attention to detail
• Multitasking ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong analytical skills
• Must have strong written and verbal communications
• Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Able to develop strong client relationships

Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications

• Minimum of 5 years overall experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

Minimum Clearance

• Must have an active secret clearance

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Be able to maintain awareness during scheduled working hours
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at desk and working on a computer (mouse and keyboard)
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication; good command of the English language
• Execute tasks independently and work as a team
• Learns and memories routine tasks
• Strong organizational, grammar, business correspondence, and self-management skills
• Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with disabilities.
• DVS retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.