NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Data Architect to support NGA in Springfield, VA.  This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator.  Outstanding compensation, benefits and company culture.  An active Top-Secret Clearance is required.


DATA ARCHITECT 
Responsibilities for Data Architect

• Research and properly evaluate sources of information to determine possible limitations in reliability or usability
• Apply sampling techniques to effectively determine and define ideal categories to be questioned
• Compare and analyze provided statistical information to identify patterns, relationships and problems
• Define and utilize statistical methods to solve industry-specific problems in varying fields, such as economics and engineering
• Prepare detailed reports for management and other departments by analyzing and interpreting data
• Train assistants and other members of the team how to properly organize findings and read data collected
• Design computer code using various languages to improve and update software and applications
• Refer to previous instances and findings to determine the ideal method for gathering data
• Support the Geospatial Services and Solutions business area to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to the customer
• Design and implement automation solutions to enhance data capture, data refinement, and processes.  Coding examples include:
  • Interfacing with device APIs in order to collect operational metrics
  • Providing automated VoIP phone setup
  • Administering and automating data pipelines between different environments
• Utilize best practices for source control, testing, and deployment of software changes
• Work in close collaboration with other automation engineers, infrastructure administrators, and data scientists
• Diagnose, isolate, and expediently resolve complex problems pertaining to data structures
• Develop methods of ensuring data incompatibilities among systems are systematically eliminated
• Design, Develop and recommend data management policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent data management operations
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to increase data availability, data quality, and speed of access
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of designs/configurations, ensuring team members have continuity of recurring tasks

Qualifications for Data Architect

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field
• 8+ years of related data engineering architecture and design
• Comfort with Linux/Windows command-line
• Automation mindset
• System administration and/or DevOps environment experience
• Active TS clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph
• Strong math and analytical skills are essential to complete job requirements successfully
• Experience working with private and sensitive personal information
• Confident in decision making and the ability to explain processes or choices as needed
• Strong computer skills and ability to use necessary databases and software
• Interpersonal and customer service skills are required when meeting with and interviewing potential clients
• Excellent multitasking skills and task management strategies
• Ability to complete milestones and work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously

 
Desired Skills:

• Python experience
• Shell scripting experience such as Bash or PowerShell
• Experience with Database technologies such as Postgres, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL
• Experience writing and working with SQL commands
• Version control experience with Git
• Experience with Gitlab and Git workflows
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies
• Time management skills and the drive to work with limited supervision within a small team

 
Bonus Skills:

• Web App development experience such as Flask, Django, React, etc.
• UI/UX experience
• Experience with Analytics tools such as Tableau
• Infrastructure as Code experience
• Experience in technical operations at DoD/IC agencies
• Cloud experience such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.