Data Architect - Cybersecurity Program

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:

ANSER is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to support the Department of Defense (DoD) in designing, implementing, and governing robust enterprise-level data management systems.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an enterprise-wide data governance framework, including policies, procedures, and organizational roles.
• Develop and enforce data classification policies in line with Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) and DoD standards.
• Define and implement data access control measures based on clearance levels and need-to-know requirements.
• Establish data quality standards, including validation, verification, and cleansing processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Coordinate the implementation of data tagging, labeling, and masking solutions to protect sensitive and mission-critical information.
• Support compliance with key DoD directives such as DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.01, 8320.02, and 5200.01.
• Integrate data governance tools and technologies to automate metadata management, data lineage, and access auditing.
• Standardize and improve data collection and integration processes to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and interoperability across systems.
• Guide the development of encryption protocols, data retention policies, and secure data storage solutions for both data at rest and in transit.
• Support and coordinate activities of the Data Governance Board, including scheduling meetings, reporting metrics, and addressing compliance issues.
• Develop detailed implementation plans for enterprise-wide deployment of data masking solutions and manage stakeholder engagement throughout.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in data architecture, data governance, or enterprise information management within a federal or DoD environment.
• Experience leading enterprise data governance and security efforts across large, complex IT ecosystems.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and data management directives (DoDI 8500.01, National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53, Risk Management Framework).
• Strong experience with data classification, encryption, and secure data lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with SAP IT environments, CDAO directives, and federal privacy regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior executives and interagency stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and lead major work assignments.
• Active TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data tools and governance.
• Understanding of DoD CIO and SAP IT.
• Certification in data governance, data security, or enterprise architecture (Certified Data Management Professional, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT, The Open Group Architecture Framework).

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.