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Job Description

The SME will lead the planning, design, and development of robust data architectures supporting ACF's programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of deep technical expertise in data architecture and integration, as well as knowledge of or experience with ACF's mission areas—including child welfare, child care, child support, Head Start, and other human services programs. The Data Architectwill work closely with cross-functional teams—including dataanalysts, business intelligence experts, program managers, and external stakeholders—to ensure datainitiatives align with both business objectives and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

– Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical datamodels to support ACF's diverse programs.

– Define and implement dataintegration strategies that ensure consistent, high-quality dataacross multiple systems.

– Create and maintain an enterprise datawarehouse or datalake architecture that meets performance, scalability, and security requirements.

– Collaborate with senior leadership to define the organization's datastrategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with ACF's mission and program objectives.

– Establish datagovernance frameworks to standardize datacollection, datadictionary, metadata management, and dataquality.

– Develop guidelines for datalifecycle management, including dataretention and archival policies, consistent with federal requirements.

3. Technical Leadership

– Provide technical leadership and mentorship to dataengineering, dataanalytics, and BI teams.

– Evaluate and recommend technologies (databases, ETL tools, cloud solutions, etc.) to optimize data architecture and processing.

– Oversee the implementation of datasecurity measures, including role-based access controls, dataencryption, and compliance with privacy regulations such as FERPA and HIPAA (as applicable).

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

– Work closely with program managers and subject matter experts to gather requirements and translate them into scalable datasolutions.

– 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.

5. ACF Program Alignment (Preferred Domain Experience)

– Leverage knowledge of ACF programs—such as child welfare, child support, child care, Head Start, and related initiatives—to design domain-relevant datastructures and solutions.

– Understand and incorporate domain-specific datastandards (e.g., CCWIS, Child Welfare Data, TANF data) into architectural designs.

– Guide the development of predictive models and advanced analytics in alignment with ACF's priority areas (e.g., reducing child poverty, improving child and family well-being).

Required Qualifications

– Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

– Minimum 5–7 years of experience in data architecture, datamodeling, or a similar role.

– Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-scale datasolutions, 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 datamodeling tools (e.g., ERwin, ER/Studio, PowerDesigner) and methodologies.

– Hands-on experience with dataintegration/ETL tools (e.g., Talend, Informatica, SSIS, Apache NiFi).

– Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern datawarehousing/big data architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks).

– Demonstrated ability to implement and manage datasecurity (encryption, masking, access controls) in compliance with relevant regulations.

– Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex dataconcepts 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.

Preferred Qualifications

– Direct experience with ACF programs (child welfare, child care, child support, Head Start) or related human services programs.

– Understanding of government funding processes, datacompliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, CCWIS regulations), and performance reporting obligations.

– Familiarity with human services data, case management systems, and associated standards.

– Certifications in data architecture, cloud solutions, or project management (e.g., CDMP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP) are a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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