Information/Data Architect

Unissant, Inc. is an innovative solutions development and consulting company committed to delivering simplicity through innovation. We meet this commitment by delivering state-of-the-art enterprise technology solutions to both government and commercial clients. Our workforce continually strives to advance y(our) collective intellect through collaborative fortitude, and we are looking for further talent to join that effort! To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com

We are seeking an Information/Data Architect to join our team and support our clients in the Washington DC area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing expertise in the most current principles and practices of data management and architecture.

• Provides expertise in modeling and organizing information to facilitate support of projects and information architectures.
• Provides guidance on how and what data and business processes to model.
• Defines data models, data dictionaries, data mapping, information flows, data governance practices, data exchanges, data translation services, data standardization methodologies.
• Ensures compliance with data security requirements and mandates.

Required Work Experience:

• The Data architect must have at least 10 years of experience involving information technology and related systems. Minimum of ten years' experience in planning, designing, building and implementing IT-related data architecture strategies.
• Must have experience in large system data designs, and data modeling techniques in the information management arena.
• Must interface regularly with executives, business owners, SMEs, other system maintenance contractors, and other technical staff to effectively communicate data strategies at various levels of understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute data architecture strategies and ability to convey relationships within complex enterprise architecture
• Experience in performing feasibility studies and integration analyses.
• Expertise in supporting data architecture for enterprise applications based on COTS or non-COTS applications.

Desired Work Experience:

• At least five years of the required ten years of experience must be in the direct supervision and management of major projects that involve providing professional support services and/or the integration, implementation and transition of large complex system and subsystem architectures.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and consensus-building skills with demonstrated ability to present material effectively to all levels of personnel.
• Knowledge of CMS Data Architecture and Standards.

Job Skills:

• Enthusiastic, proactive, positive attitude with great listening skills and high integrity
• Ability to teach, grow and coach a team.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage architectures supporting multiple users.
• Strong desire to mentor, coach team members while providing oversight for all aspects of relevant Programs.
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively approach projects and issues.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Able to work under pressure and to be flexible with changing priorities.
• Able to find innovative ways to solve problems.
• A genuine interest in looking for opportunities to add value and grow your area of responsibility.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or other related discipline desired

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Industry leading data related certifications highly desired.

Communication Skills:

• Solid ability to interface, inspire and motivate at various levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations.

Travel:

• Willing to travel as needed to customer sites.

Environmental Requirements:

• Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.
• Flexible in working extended hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)