Data Architect with Security Clearance

Overview Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose. We've been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges. Position Summary Credence has an immediate need for a Data Architect to lead the design, integration, and documentation of enterprise reporting and analytics solutions within a cloud environment. In this role, the Data Architect will be responsible for developing scalable architectural frameworks, robust data models, and enterprise integration strategies that support mission-critical analytics capabilities. The position requires close alignment with Federal and DoD standards, ensuring compliance, security, and best practices across all data solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping data architecture strategy, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring the seamless integration of diverse data sources across the enterprise. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below: Architectural Design & Integration * Develop and deliver an Architectural Design and Integration Plan with Configuration Requirements demonstrating compliance with enterprise reporting needs in a GovCloud environment.
* Must have the ability to design and implement data access controls based on user roles and permissions.
* Define a conceptual deployment framework for reporting tools within the GovCloud architecture.
* Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to ensure alignment with enterprise integration requirements.
* Produce logical and physical architecture diagrams illustrating system components, interactions, infrastructure, and deployment strategies.
* Ensure alignment with DevSecOps best practices across Development, Staging, and Production environments.
* Communicate environment configuration requirements to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to ensure consistency across environments.
* Document installation, configuration processes, and lessons learned for all tools and supporting technologies.
Enterprise Tool Alignment & Compliance * Evaluate and incorporate platform tools where applicable.
* Justify and document any proposed deviations, including obtaining required Government approvals.
* Ensure interoperability and integration across enterprise analytics platforms.
Data Discovery & Current State Analysis * Lead data discovery sessions with stakeholders to identify:
* Databases, schemas, tables, columns, and data objects
* Data sources and reporting dependencies
* Coordinate with stakeholders and report owners to validate data sources and structures.
* Analyze data relationships, dependencies, and flows across systems.
* Document detailed metadata including field names, data types, constraints, and relationships
* Develop and deliver a Current State Physical Data Model with stakeholder validation.
Data Modeling & Future State Design * Ability to design and implement data access controls based on user roles and permissions."
* Design and deliver Future State Logical and Physical Data Models aligned with reporting modernization goals.
* Define optimized data structures, relationships, and data flows to support enterprise reporting.
* Facilitate stakeholder validation sessions to ensure alignment with customer objectives for:
* Accuracy
* Accessibility
* Scalability
* Incorporate feedback and finalize models as authoritative artifacts supporting migration and consolidation efforts.
Documentation & Deliverables * Produce comprehensive, structured documentation including:
* Architectural Design and Integration Plan
* Logical and Physical Architecture Diagrams
* Current State Data Model Documentation
* Future State Data Models (Logical & Physical)
* Environment Configuration Requirements (Dev, Staging, Prod)
* Installation and Configuration Guides
* Ensure all deliverables meet client documentation standards and are accessible for future use. Requirements * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field.
* 8+ years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data modeling, or analytics platforms.
* Demonstrated experience designing solutions in cloud environments (AWS/Google GovCloud preferred).
Strong expertise in: * Data modeling (logical & physical)
* Data warehousing and reporting architectures
* ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines
Experience with one or more of the following: * Qlik, SAS Viya, SAP BusinessObjects
* Cloudera ecosystem
* Streamlit, D3, UI5
* Experience supporting DevSecOps pipelines and environment promotion strategies.
* Strong documentation and diagramming skills (e.g., UML, ER diagrams).
Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with federal government or DoD environments, particularly DLA.
* Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance requirements in GovCloud.
* Experience supporting large-scale reporting modernization or consolidation efforts.
* Knowledge of data cataloging and metadata management tools.
* Must be a US Citizen and with the ability to obtain a Defense Secret Clearance
* Active Clearance is preferred Salary Range: $155,000 - $172,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications. Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Free Food & Snacks