Data Architect Consultant

Overview

At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate need for Data Architect Consultant. This role assess and evaluate current Department of State (DOS) Refugee Processing Center (RPC) end-to-end data architecture, including all systems, servers, and processes for data extraction from ServiceNow, data storage and querying in the Data Lake, data curation and transformation into custom Common Data Models (CDMs), preparing raw data for analysis through cleaning, organizing, and structuring data in the RPC Data Lake, loading data, and data reporting in Tableau. The Data Architect must identify inefficiencies in the RPC data architecture and recommend modern, cost-effective technological solutions for an improved architecture that provides near-real-time data processing, analysis and reporting with optimized technical resources.

The duration this assignment is for approximately 3 months, with the option to extend based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

• Conduct a detailed analysis of the current RPC data architecture, focusing on data extraction from ServiceNow, review CDM processes, recommend improvements and provide more efficient ways to achieve data delivery processes for SSRS and Tableau.

• Conduct an end-to-end analysis of the data flow, storage, from extraction to transformation and report delivery.

• Review system design, infrastructure, and configuration of the current data architecture.

• Evaluate the suitability of current data and infrastructure tools for the desired near-real-time data processing.

• Identify and document key pain points in the data pipeline, such as data latency, scalability limitations, performance bottlenecks, and processing times, or integration between systems.

• Assess the performance of the current data systems, with a particular focus on the efficiency and speed of data extraction, transformation, and delivery.

• Identify and benchmark areas where the system is underperforming and propose measurable performance metrics.

• Assess the feasibility of upgrading existing tools or implementing new technologies to improve performance.

• Provide recommendations for optimizing data flows to achieve near-real-time processing.

• Recommend industry best practices for data architecture in similar environments.

Education, Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Active Secret Clearance preferred
• 10 to 15 years of demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud data systems and architecture.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in Federal data services, with proven experience and references in advising on best practices and innovations.
• Evidence of providing strategic guidance and thought leadership on interagency data environments, including participation in industry panels, publications, or leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow and AWS GovCloud, with a strong preference for consultants who can demonstrate practical application in Federal settings.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions effectively, simplifying concepts for non-technical stakeholders and tailoring communication styles to diverse audiences.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

This position is onsite in Rosslyn VA.

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