Data Architect

Job Details

Job Location Catonsville, MDSecondary Job Location(s) Baltimore, MDPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year Degree

Description

Position Summary:

RELI Group is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Multidimensional Information Data Analytics System (MIDAS) Program. This role is responsible for defining, maintaining, and optimizing data models and architecture that support enterprise-level analytics across complex healthcare datasets within a secure AWS cloud environment. The Data Architect will play a critical role in the modernization of the MIDAS platform by ensuring scalable, high-performing, and reusable data designs aligned with CMS’ mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of logical and physical data models, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories in support of MIDAS pipeline and analytics functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data ingestion, transformation, and curation strategies aligned with CMS’ requirements.
• Support development of AWS-based data architecture solutions including Redshift, S3, Databricks, RDS, and Spectrum.
• Design and maintain integration, cleansing, and curated layers to ensure accurate and performant analytical outputs.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide strategic input on performance optimization, data standardization, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Guide the evolution and governance of the MIDAS data model to support new regulatory requirements, scalability needs, and enhanced interoperability.
• Participate in the design and deployment of ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring robust error handling, data lineage tracking, and versioning.
• Provide leadership for audit support activities and documentation for FISMA, CMS ARS 5.0, and other compliance requirements.
• Define best practices and contribute to the development of reusable data architecture patterns and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and enterprise analytics solutions.
• Experience with AWS cloud data tools (e.g., S3, Redshift, RDS, CloudFormation, IAM).
• Proficient in Databricks and modern data lake architecture patterns.
• Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and dimensional modeling techniques.
• Proficiency with ETL/ELT development in large-scale environments; strong understanding of data pipelines and data lifecycle.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or SAFe Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting CMS programs and understanding of the CMS Technical Reference Architecture (TRA) and Target Lifecycle (TLC).
• Working knowledge of SAS Viya, QuickSight, or similar analytics/reporting tools.
• Experience with healthcare or ACA-related data (e.g., QHP, HICS, HIOS).
• Experience supporting FISMA audits, Section 508 compliance, and CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS 5.0).

 

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $200,000.00 to $240,000.00. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here