GovCIO is currently hiring for an Enterprise Data Architect with experience in Veteran Affairs specific data and analytics to provide technical leadership and drive architecture for VA Modernization within a mission-critical VA Program. 

• Lead the design and evelolution of Summits enterprise data architecture, defining scalable patterns for data ingestion, integration, storage, transformation, and governance across complex VA environments
• Provide deep technical leadership across Azure cloud and data services, including Azure data factory, azure databricks, azure SQL, and ADLS supporting enterprise-scale data workloads.
• Develop and enforce reference architecture, data models, and architecture decisions.
• Provide technical leadership across Data Engineering, DevSecOps, AI/ML, Cloud provisioning, and security teams. 

Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent professional expertise. 
• Experience working with CDW / VISTA / Oracle Health data
• Expertise in CDW Metadata, data modeling, and CDW query optimization
• Ability to identify architectural migration patterns and resolve dependencies
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a wide range of VA stakeholders
• Effective written and oral communication skills. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with virtual and/or cloud-based servers
• Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience working in an Agile environment. 

Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance