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Data ArchitectSteerBridge • Vienna, VA, US
Data Architect

Data Architect

SteerBridge • Vienna, VA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.

Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking experienced Data Architects to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Modern Disability Claims. This initiative aims to improve the delivery of claims and benefits by developing scalable, efficient, and secure data infrastructure tailored to VA’s unique needs and standards.

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise data models, metadata strategies, and long-term storage solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to align architecture with VA standards, support system interoperability, and enable robust analytics and compliance reporting.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience.
  • An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and mentor a team of data engineers in the design and implementation of VA claims processing data systems
  • Architect and hands-on build enterprise-level data solutions, from prototyping through production deployment
  • Write and structure production-grade code for ETL / ELT pipelines, data transformations, and integration frameworks using Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools
  • Design and implement data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) while actively building the database schemas and table structures
  • Build and optimize data warehouse solutions in PySpark, AWS Glue, AWS Redshift, AWS SageMaker, and Google BigQuery, including performance tuning and cost optimization
  • Implement metadata management systems and data governance frameworks aligned with VA policies
  • Deploy and configure CI / CD pipelines for data infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools for AWS and GCP environments
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices, code review standards, and technical documentation across the team
  • Collaborate directly with engineers, analysts, and business leaders to translate requirements into implemented solutions
  • Architect and implement secure, compliant data solutions meeting VA standards and federal regulations (HIPAA, CCPA)
  • Design and build data quality frameworks, monitoring systems, and automated testing infrastructure
  • Support data lifecycle management through hands-on implementation of archival systems and retention policies
  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of progressive data engineering experience with demonstrated hands-on technical leadership
  • Recent (within last 2-3 years) hands-on experience building and deploying production data systems and infrastructure
  • Strong programming skills with Python, SQL, and experience structuring scalable, maintainable codebases
  • Hands-on expertise with cloud-based data warehousing solutions and code frameworks.
  • Familiarity with VA data standards, FHIR, and federal compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA)
  • Strong understanding of both relational and non-relational database technologies with hands-on implementation experience
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience with Greenfield work or projects.
  • Experience building data systems within federal healthcare or claims environments
  • Experience with streaming data platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) and real-time processing
  • Knowledge of VA-specific systems or experience with legacy system migrations
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Employees in this role are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and must adhere to all organizational security and privacy policies, ensuring the protection, proper handling, and confidentiality of data at all times.
  • A salary commensurate with background and experience will be offered.

    SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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