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TRIAEM LLC · 1 day ago

Data Architect

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

TRIAEM LLC is seeking a Data Architect to lead the strategic alignment of Intelligence Community Data Services with the IC Data Reference Architecture. The role involves designing and governing data models, enforcing data architecture principles, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure interoperability and compliance with security policies.

ConsultingEnterpriseProject ManagementTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic alignment of Intelligence Community Data Services (ICDS) and Services of Common Concern (SoCC) with the IC Data Reference Architecture and the broader IC IT Ecosystem

Design, maintain, and govern conceptual, logical, and physical data models supporting both mission-critical systems and enterprise-wide data initiatives

Define, document, and enforce data architecture principles, patterns, and standards to ensure interoperability, scalability, reuse, and alignment with enterprise architecture frameworks

Integrate metadata management, master data management (MDM), and reference data practices into architectural designs to improve data discoverability, traceability, and governance

Advise programs and mission teams on data integration and interoperability strategies, enabling secure and reliable data exchange across IC systems and platforms

Embed data protection, access control, tagging, and privacy-by-design principles into architectures, ensuring compliance with Zero Trust, IC security policies, and data handling requirements

Evaluate, select, and guide implementation of data architecture tools and technologies, including: Data modeling and repository tools, Data lineage, impact analysis, and governance platforms, Metadata and catalog solutions

Establish and lead data architecture governance processes, including design reviews, standards enforcement, and change management

Design scalable and flexible architectures supporting structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid IC environments

Document and communicate architecture artifacts, decisions, trade studies, and roadmaps to both technical teams and senior non-technical stakeholders

Collaborate with CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, engineers, and program managers to ensure architectural alignment with mission outcomes and enterprise strategy

Qualification

Data architectureData modeling techniquesMetadata managementData integrationIC Data Reference ArchitectureArchitecture frameworksGovernance processesData lineage toolsZero Trust architecturesStakeholder engagementExecutive-level briefingsMaster's degreeCertificationsCommunicationCollaboration skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (required at time of hire)

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Architecture, Engineering, or related field

8+ years of experience supporting Intelligence Community programs, including enterprise or cross-agency initiatives

Proven experience developing and aligning data architectures with mission, enterprise, and IC-wide strategies

Strong proficiency in: Data modeling techniques (conceptual, logical, physical), Metadata management and governance, Data integration and interoperability practices

Deep understanding of: IC Data Reference Architecture, ICDS, SoCC, and the IC IT Ecosystem

Experience applying architecture frameworks and governance processes to guide technical decision-making

Demonstrated ability to lead architectural initiatives and collaborate across cross-functional technical and mission teams

Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive-level briefings

Preferred

Master's degree in Data Architecture, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Experience supporting IC-wide or ODNI-led strategic data initiatives

Certifications such as: TOGAF, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), PMP or other architecture / governance credentials

Familiarity with: Metadata standards and semantic models, Data lineage and impact analysis tools, Enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, FEAF)

Experience integrating data architecture with: Zero Trust architectures, Secure IC cloud or hybrid environments