Enterprise Data Architect Senior Manager

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.   Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.   Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!  

You Are:

The Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for developing and maintaining expertise in the data architecture of systems and capabilities managed by Accenture through its contracts with Federal Student Aid, to support business objectives and digital transformation initiatives. This role ensures data is structured, integrated, and governed effectively across the enterprise. The Enterprise Data Architect collaborates with business, technology, and operations leaders across Accenture’s ED account to align data strategies with enterprise and strategic goals.

The Work:

1. Data Strategy & Architecture Design:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Maintain principles, guidelines, and standards for data management, integration, and governance.
• Design data models, data flows, and reference architectures to optimize data accessibility, consistency, and security.

1. Data Governance & Compliance:

• Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with regulations.
• Implement best practices for metadata management, data cataloging, and data lineage tracking.

1. Data Integration & Management:

• Collaborate with functional and technical leaders to:
• Architect scalable, secure, resilient, high performance data platforms.
• Design and implement data integration frameworks, including ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, and streaming data solutions.
• Ensure interoperability between various data sources, systems, and business applications.
• Use or evolve existing solutions where possible.

1. Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Enablement:

• Support the implementation of advanced analytics, including the use of AI.
• Optimize data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with FSA’s Office of the Chief Data Officer to provision and support self-service capabilities.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with business, technology, and operations leaders to understand data needs and challenges.
• Provide leadership in data-related topics in multi-disciplinary project teams.

 

Here's What You Need:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise IT roles.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), relational databases, and NoSQL solutions.
  • Knowledge of the capabilities of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and data services (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).
  • Experience with data integration tools (e.g. Informatica, Talend, Apache Kafka, etc.) and API development.
  • Knowledge of modern data warehousing and data lake architectures.
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance maybe required for this role
• US Citizenship Required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$131,300—$278,500 USDWhat We Believe  We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.   Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation  Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.   If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.   Other Employment Statements  Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.   Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.   Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.   The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.   California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.