Senior Data Architect

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are prioritized.

About the role

The Senior Data Architect will focus on providing data analytics and management support, including data cataloging, maturity assessments, CTI data assets, milestone tracking, Jira, and stakeholder coordination. This role supports Alation adoption, cloud storage planning, project management, and CSD Data Management Structure Board activities. Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides data analytic support, documenting the assigned data steward and relevant data domain for each data asset captured in the CSD Data Catalog.
• Supports Data Maturity Assessment efforts.
• Creates required deliverables as needed.
• Supports the input of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Data Assets into the Data Catalog.
• Supports the adoption of Alation as the CSD Data Catalog and the sunsetting of the CSD Data Catalog on SharePoint.
• Tracks progress and status reporting for AOPs, CTIP, and OTD Internal Milestones.
• Supports efforts related to achieving cloud storage planning and analytic milestones.
• Performs initiative Project Management (PM), milestones tracking, Jira, stakeholder management, and communications.
• Manages CSD Data Management Structure Board activities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience and a BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with common architecture/governance artifacts (data standards, data management and governance white papers and guidance, data inventories/catalogs, data maturity assessments).
• Familiarity with Databricks and its data management and governance capabilities.
• Experience documenting data processes and workflows, schemas, and data management guidance.
• Strong familiarity with government processes.
• Cybersecurity experience and a strong understanding of cyber programs.
• Ability to work independently and provide relevant and useful solutions.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development