Data Architect

Job Family:

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Candidate will provide full-stack development consulting to a Department of the Army client as part of a Digital Transformation team responsible for harnessing, cleaning, and analyzing large amounts of related data and providing an intuitive and user-friendly set of data visualization dashboards and applications based on this data, to foster a data-driven decision-making approach. The team follows an Agile/Scrum methodology, iterating rapidly in 2-week sprints and constantly engaging with the client for feedback, quickly transforming that feedback into formal requirements.

We seek candidates with extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with modern Business Intelligence software with proven ability to work independently in converting business and functional requirements into complex reports, data visualizations and dashboards.

The individual will be the lead data architect on the team, consulting with the client in the development of intuitive and user-friendly data visualization dashboards and applications.

Initially, team tasks will include importing data into a visualization engine from various external sources and the development of other web-based query applications. Ultimately, the client seeks a consulting team that is software agnostic and possesses a strategic outlook that produces relevant, timely, and actionable technical advice (e.g., advice regarding Digital Transformation of Portfolio Management, Product Support Management, Financial Management, and Contract Management workflows)

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
• Minimum Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 5+ Years of Experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, math, engineering field preferred; humanities degree with equivalent technical experience acceptable
• Demonstrated experience coordinating between client and external stakeholders in order to design data models and implement data lake solutions; experience with Army PEO-EIS enterprise programs is a plus. These include but are not limited to any combination of the following programs:
  • Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-Army)
  • Logistics Modernization Program (LMP)
  • General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
  • Army Vantage
  • Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program Hub (AESIP Hub)

• Understanding of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Deep understanding of data warehouse, data lake, and database concepts
• Ability to address system latency, data / disaster recovery, and file transfer
• Ability to assess new data sources (structured and unstructured) for potential integration
• Proficiency using SQL for data querying and extract - transform - load (ETL) functions, with understanding of data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with cloud / serverless computing
• Ability to uphold strong data management and data governance
• Ability to develop data dictionaries and other supporting documentation
• Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Strong consulting skills: identifying and addressing client needs, building relationships, driving initiatives forward
• Experience working with data scientists and analysts
• Familiarity with Agile methodology

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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