Sr. Data Modeler - 100% Onsite in VA

Mindbank Consulting Group has an immediate need for a Senior Data Modeler to support our federal client in advancing species management and conservation initiatives. This is a 100% onsite role from day one; no exceptions can be made. Preferred location is Falls Church, VA; consideration will be made to those who prefer Fort Collins, CO. The salary range is $120,000 - $130,000 per year and is based on each candidate s professional experience and skills.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data and software development. You ll be responsible for designing and maintaining enterprise data models while also bringing the versatility to work with developers, DevOps engineers, and analysts on a legacy system newly migrated to the cloud.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support a large-scale federal system.
• Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and product owners to translate business needs into efficient, scalable data solutions.
• Work with relational, NoSQL, and cloud-based data platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, AWS/Google Cloud Platform data services).
• Support data integration and transformation using modern tools (Apache NiFi, Kafka, ETL pipelines).
• Contribute to DevOps and test automation processes by supporting CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and containerized/cloud environments.
• Perform data analysis and validation, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Create and maintain data documentation, standards, and governance artifacts.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and collaborate with QA/test engineers to ensure data quality.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or similar.
• 6 years of professional experience in data modeling and database design.
• Strong SQL skills; experience with modern RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Familiarity with legacy platforms such as Oracle, Teradata, DB2, or Netezza is a plus.
• Experience with data modeling tools (ERWin, ER/Studio, PowerDesigner).
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to software development (Java, Python, or similar) and willingness to contribute beyond pure modeling.
• Experience with modern data visualization or BI tools for reporting and insights.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Why should you work for Mindbank?
Since 1986, Mindbank has helped hundreds of clients solve some of the most complex IT problems through the strategic implementation of solutions and resources. Our clients include US Federal agencies, State & Local Governments, Tribal Organizations, Fortune 1000 companies, as well as Small Businesses.

Mindbank believes that our employees deserve the best care that our company can provide. We offer our employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• 401 (k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mindbank is committed to a diverse workforce and we seek the most qualified candidate for each opening without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.