Data Architect

Role: OA-Enterprise Data Architect
Location: Dauphin County- PA

Client: Commonwealth of PA 2
Visa Type: No sponsor available for this job (Only local candidate or someone willing to relocate are accepted for this role)


Job Description: 


Role Summary

The Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for defining and evolving the Commonwealth’s enterprise information architecture and reusable data products to support transformation and AI priorities. 
This role partners with business leaders, product and engineering teams and enterprise technology org to identify which information assets should be shared across agencies and which should remain domain specific. The position will define data domains, create data models, ensure data quality, map source to domain and assist in creating contracts to support modernization initiatives and future AI capabilities. The role serves as the bridge between business processes and technical implementation, ensuring that new solutions contribute to a sustainable enterprise data foundation rather than creating additional silos. The ideal candidate possesses a comprehensive understanding of data architecture principles, practical data modeling experience, and deep expertise in data-centric architecture.


Desired Background and Experience

• Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Programming or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture, information architecture or enterprise architecture.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in data architecture, data engineering, or advanced database design, modeling experience in designing or implementing data warehouse/data marts, MDM concepts and tools
• At least 5+ years of experience with data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, MongoDB and big data on cloud-based ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience working with unstructured data is a plus.
• Experience working with data security, privacy and regulatory requirements for handling sensitive data
• Experience in designing and implementing data quality initiatives, including platforms and tooling
• Demonstrable experience supporting large-scale modernization or digital transformation initiatives across multiple domains and stakeholders
• Ability to work across domains and stakeholders with strong communication skills
• Proven ability to develop work plans for self, resolve ambiguity and lead teams without authority
Industry Experience in Public sector, Healthcare or Financial Services is preferable
Candidates may have previously served as Principal Architect, Enterprise Information Architect, Solution Architect for large enterprises or modernization initiatives