[Remote] Data Architect (Federal)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Radiant Digital is seeking a Data Architect to develop and maintain data models and integration strategies for ACF’s diverse programs. The role involves collaborating with leadership on data strategy, establishing governance frameworks, and providing technical leadership to teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support ACF’s diverse programs
• Define and implement data integration strategies that ensure consistent, high-quality data across multiple systems
• Create and maintain an enterprise data warehouse or data lake architecture that meets performance, scalability, and security requirements
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the organization’s data strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with ACF’s mission and program objectives
• Establish data governance frameworks to standardize data collection, data dictionary, metadata management, and data quality
• Develop guidelines for data lifecycle management, including data retention and archival policies, consistent with federal requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering, data analytics, and BI teams
• Evaluate and recommend technologies (databases, ETL tools, cloud solutions, etc.) to optimize data architecture and processing
• Oversee the implementation of data security measures, including role-based access controls, data encryption, and compliance with privacy regulations such as FERPA and HIPAA (as applicable)
• Work closely with program managers and subject matter experts to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions
• Partner with business intelligence teams to design and implement reporting platforms and dashboards
• Collaborate with IT security and infrastructure teams to ensure data architecture is robust, secure, and highly available

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, or a similar role
• Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions, preferably in a government or large nonprofit setting
• Expertise in database design and technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, NoSQL solutions)
• Strong proficiency in data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, ER/Studio, PowerDesigner) and methodologies
• Hands-on experience with data integration/ETL tools (e.g., Talend, Informatica, SSIS, Apache NiFi)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data warehousing/big data architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks)
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage data security (encryption, masking, access controls) in compliance with relevant regulations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, with a strategic mindset
• Leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Company Overview

• Radiant Digital is supports multiple health focused agencies including Department of Health and Human Services. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.radiant.digital/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Radiant Digital has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 21 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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