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ICF

Data Architect, Clearance Required

ICF

Data Architect designing and governing enterprise-level data architectures for federal systems, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $81,499 - $138,549 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformOraclePostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and maintain enterprise‑level data architectures, including data models, schemas, flows, and integration patterns
  • Lead architecture for relational, cloud, and hybrid data platforms supporting operational systems, data warehouses, and analytics environments
  • Partner with application teams, data engineers, and DevOps to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Define and enforce data governance, standards, and best practices (data quality, lineage, metadata, and access controls)
  • Support data migrations and modernization efforts from legacy to cloud environments
  • Ensure compliance with federal IT and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA)
  • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, data dictionaries, and technical standards
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and system modernization planning

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
  • 2+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise data solutions in federal or regulated environments
  • At least 2+ years of supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, or similar)
  • Knowledge of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data services
  • Experience supporting security, governance, and compliance requirements
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Reasonable Accommodations are available
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Security and compliance support

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Hard Skills & Tools
data architecturedata modelsdata schemasdata flowsdata integration patternsrelational databasesETL processesdata governancecloud platformsDevSecOps
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibility