Data Architect at KYM Advisors

KYM Advisors is seeking a Data Architect to support multiple federal customers in the National Capital Region. Duties include identifying the agencies internal and external data sources identifying and recommending efficiencies collaborating with department heads to determine their data storage and organizational needs and using the information to create and maintain data infrastructure for agency employees. This individual must be able to work independently and as part of a team to support dynamic customers focused on delivering results. Applicants must be solutions-focused act proactively and possess the necessary interpersonal skills to engage with a multitude of stakeholders including federal employees and external contractor teams. This is a hybrid remote/on-site position (80/20) and periodic travel to multiple sites located within 50 miles of the National Capital Region is .Data Architect Core ResponsibilitiesStrong understanding of Data architecture governance and cataloging requirementsDesign and maintain scalable data architecture across systems platforms and business unitsDefine standards for data modeling metadata management and schema designOversee data integration from internal and external sourcesSelect appropriate storage solutions including data lakes warehouses and cloud platformsCollaborate with data engineers developers and analysts to align infrastructure with business use casesEnsure compliance with data governance privacy and security policiesSupport master data management (MDM) and data catalog implementationCreate architecture documentation diagrams and technical specificationsEvaluate emerging data technologies and recommend adoption strategiesRequired Skills and QualificationsHard skillsProficiency in data modeling techniques (conceptual logical and physical)Deep knowledge of relational and non-relational database systemsExperience with ETL/ELT frameworks and data integration toolsFamiliarity with cloud data platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP)Solid understanding of data governance lineage and security best practicesSoft skillsStrategic thinking and systems-level planningExcellent collaboration and stakeholder communicationAbility to lead cross-functional technical projectsStrong documentation and decision-justification skillsEducationBachelors degree in computer science data engineering or information systemsMasters degree preferred for enterprise-level environmentsSecurity ClearanceTop Secret Clearance : US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret ClearanceCertificationsNone required but recommended certifications include Collibra Solution Architect Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty and DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).Preferred QualificationsExperience leading large-scale data modernization or migration effortsFamiliarity with data lakehouse architectures or event-driven data pipelinesBackground in regulated industries with complex compliance needsExposure to MDM data catalogs or metadata governance toolsLocationNational Capital Region/Hybrid. Must be able to travel to multiple job sites located within 50 miles of the NCR.JOB CODE: Key Skills Fund Management,Drafting,End User Support,Infrastructure,Airlines,Catia Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1