Data Architect
About this role
Complex and unstructured federal datasets require transformation into useful formats, and this role solves that challenge by building scalable data and AI architecture. Working within teams focused on the US federal government, the data architect shapes strategy for scalable data solutions, designs cloud-hosted data services, and guides customers toward secure, cost-effective architectures.
Daily responsibilities involve translating client needs into digestible requirements, identifying new technologies, and linking technical decisions to measurable business value. Ideal candidates bring deep technical grounding in data warehousing and ETL processes alongside strong communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What you will do
- Use expertise to drive data and AI architecture and technology decisions.
- Provide insights that influence the overall strategy and plan for scalable data solutions and products.
- Educate customers on crafting highly scalable, flexible, resilient, secure, and cost-effective architectures.
- Link technology with measurable business value and outcomes.
- Identify and investigate new tools and technologies to improve operations.
- Translate client needs into digestible requirements for technical teams.
What you need
- Experience communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with cloud-hosted data service design using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Hands-on experience with ETL processes, data warehousing, and big data technologies.
- Proficiency in data modeling, database design, and data governance.
- Experience with data integration, data quality, and data security best practices.
- Experience with platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, or Palantir.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Nice to have
- Cloud first solutions experience
- Experience with creating platforms and automating processes through writing scripts or software
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with SQL
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn
Skills and tech stack
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What is the salary range for this position?
The base pay range for this position in applicable locations is $126,300 to $243,100 USD. Compensation varies depending on factors including office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
Are there citizenship requirements for this role?
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship. Additionally, applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
What is the application timeline?
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline to apply.
The application is on the official Accenture Federal Services careers page.
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