Company DescriptionCitizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services – focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all individual contributions.Job DescriptionOverview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect with a minimum of 7 years of demonstrated expertise in delivering technical support projects, particularly within the realm of data policy and strategy. This role will be a key member of our team supporting the Chief Data Officer (CDO), focusing on initiatives such as Data Governance, Data Inventory Program (DIP), Data Architecture, and Ontology development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in data management practices and a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative solutions to support organizational objectives.Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer and key stakeholders to translate data policies and strategies into actionable technical solutions. Design and implement frameworks and processes to support data policy compliance and alignment with organizational goals. Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive data governance frameworks, including defining governance structures, roles, and responsibilities. Develop data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and privacy. Architect data inventory solutions to support the Data Inventory Program, including defining inventory scope, metadata standards, and data lineage documentation. Design scalable and efficient data inventory repositories to facilitate data discovery and management. Lead the design and implementation of data architecture solutions, including data modeling, schema design, and ontology development. Develop ontologies to standardize data definitions and promote semantic interoperability across systems and applications. Serve as a technical expert and escalation point for resolving complex issues related to data management processes, systems, and technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions. Create detailed solution architecture documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and technical requirements. Communicate architecture decisions and rationale to stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives. Evaluate emerging technologies and tools in the data management space to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Make recommendations for technology adoption and lead proof-of-concept efforts to validate solution feasibility. Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to understand business requirements, gather feedback, and communicate project updates. Build strong relationships with business partners to foster collaboration and support the achievement of project goals.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role, with a focus on delivering technical support projects in data management or related disciplines. Proven expertise in data policy and strategy implementation, data governance, and data inventory programs. Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling, database design, and ontology development. Prefer certification as a Collibra Solution Architect (or Ranger) Certification Linux: Demonstrated ability to manage and configure Linux systems. MySQL: Skilled in using MySQL for database management. Power BI: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage data visualizations and business intelligence solutions with PowerBI. JavaScript: Experience in developing with JavaScript and interactive web applications. BPMN 2.0 Standard for Workflows: Knowledge of the Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) standards. Python: Experience developing in Python for data automation, processing, and integration. AI/ML Familiarity: Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for data analysis and governance. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex technical issues to develop innovative solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Clearance Requirement Active Public Trust or ability to obtain one.US Citizenship required Additional InformationCitizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.