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Analytica

Data Architect

Analytica, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Analytica is seeking an experienced

Data Architect

to design, implement, and optimize enterprise data solutions in support of federal government missions. The Data Architect will play a hands‑on role in modernizing data environments, leveraging

cloud‑native technologies, Databricks, and advanced data engineering frameworks

to ensure scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions.

This role requires strong expertise in

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), big data ecosystems, and modern data architecture patterns , along with an ability to translate mission needs into technical solutions.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest‑growing 250 businesses in the U.S. for three years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day‑to‑day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer‑paid health care, training and development funds, and 401(k) match.

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable

data architectures

for structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured data.

Lead the modernization of legacy data environments into

cloud‑based big data platforms .

Architect solutions leveraging

Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and related big data technologies .

Define and enforce

data governance, data security, and metadata management

practices in compliance with federal standards.

Collaborate with government stakeholders, program managers, and development teams to ensure alignment with mission objectives.

Develop

data models, pipelines, APIs, and integration strategies

across multiple data sources and platforms.

Ensure architectures support

analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence use cases .

Mentor data engineers and developers, promoting best practices in coding, design, and performance optimization.

Support capture and proposal activities by shaping technical solutions and writing architecture content for bids.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).

8+ years of experience in

data architecture, data engineering, or solution architecture , including at least 3 years with cloud‑based solutions.

Expertise in

Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake , and distributed data processing frameworks.

Strong knowledge of

AWS (Glue, S3, Redshift, EMR), Azure (Synapse, Data Lake, Purview), or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc) .

Experience designing

data lakes, data warehouses, and streaming/real‑time data architectures .

Familiarity with

federal data standards

(e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, CUI handling, data governance frameworks).

Proficiency in SQL, Python, and big data query optimization.

Must be U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Preferred

Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, GCP Data Engineer).

Experience supporting federal data modernization, digital transformation, or analytics programs.

Familiarity with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Purview).

Exposure to AI/ML pipelines and MLOps in cloud environments.

About Analytica Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. The company is an award‑winning SBA 8(a) small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest‑growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider.

Equal Opportunity Employer Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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