Business Data Management Architect

Ideal Candidate Profile: Seeking an experienced Business Data Management Architect who will participate in an enterprise data management program. This role will need to coordinate with business architecture, data architecture, enterprise architecture staff, data stewards, and data custodians. The Business Data Management Architect will be responsible for leveraging expertise in data modeling and extensive data quality management to design and implement effective data management processes. This position requires defining and utilizing taxonomies for enhanced data organization, classification, and retrieval, contributing to improved metadata management. You will need to become familiar with Client Business Capability Model and participate in developing and maturing an enterprise data model, enterprise data flows, and road maps. This position will require familiarity (or the development of familiarity) with the National Information Exchange Model, the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment, and other standards.

Required Skills & Experience

Prior Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) experience preferred

Extensive experience in data quality management, including establishing standards, monitoring, and continuous improvement

Demonstrated experience with enterprise data programs at a similarly sized organization (private or public)

Proven experience in data modeling

Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between business architecture and National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards

Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices

Proficiency in metadata management, including taxonomies, and enhancing data quality

Experience in overseeing the complete data lifecycle within a complex organizational structure

Strong written and verbal communication skills