Chief Data Architect

Fully Remote • Remote - Washington DC/Baltimore MD Metro Area (DMV), MDJob TypeFull-timeNOTE: This is a full-time employment opportunity (open to W2, 1099 or C2C, no third parties, please). The candidate MUST be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to complete/pass/hold a public trust investigation. This is a remote opportunity; candidate must be based in the United States; have resided in the US for the last 3 years of the past 5 years; ET time zone work schedule.Daily ResponsibilitiesThe Chief Data Architect leads the design and implementation of the data architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with the projects data and analytics objectives.Design and oversee the enterprise data architecture using a modern lakehouse approachDefine data models, pipelines, and semantic layer strategyEnsure scalability, performance optimization, and system integrationAlign architecture with governance, analytics, and reporting requirementsGuide engineering teams on best practices and standardsQualificationsMust be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.Must have resided in the United States for the past 3 years within the last 5 years.Must be able to complete/pass/hold at a minimum a federal public trust investigation.12+ years of experience in data architecture5+ years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Databricks)Experience with large-scale healthcare or federal data systems.Strong background in analytics and data modeling.Familiarity with Agile methodologies.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or related field (master’s degree is preferred)BenefitsHealth Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)Long Term and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid Benefit)Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceDiscount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness ServicesCompensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr