We're Hiring: Data Architects (Senior Level - 10+ Years)
Are you ready to design the data systems that power high-impact federal initiatives?
SteerBridge Strategies, a Veteran-led small business, is looking for experienced Data Architects to join our growing team based at our headquarters in Tysons Corner (Vienna, VA). This is an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise-level data solutions that support large-scale transformation efforts in the federal space.
We're not your typical government contractor-we're a high-performance team of Veterans and mission-driven professionals solving complex challenges for the U.S. Government and our industry partners. Our work spans cloud modernization, enterprise data strategy, and advanced analytics-with a culture that values leadership, precision, and results.
What You'll Do:
As a Senior Data Architect, you'll take the lead on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures that support business intelligence, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will:
- Design enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, physical) to support analytics and reporting
- Develop metadata management and data governance strategies
- Architect cloud-native storage and integration frameworks (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery)
- Align architecture with client requirements, regulatory standards, and cybersecurity protocols
- Collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to ensure architecture enables performance, security, and scalability
- Provide guidance on data lifecycle policies, retention strategies, and cost-effective infrastructure
- Document architecture frameworks, integration touchpoints, and governance processes
- Support data quality, compliance, and interoperability across complex ecosystems
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data modeling, or cloud data management
- Proven experience with AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, and modern data warehousing solutions
- Expertise in metadata strategy, data catalogs, and governance practices
- Deep knowledge of relational and non-relational database technologies
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in technical environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in healthcare, insurance, or federal claims environments
- Familiarity with FHIR, HIPAA, CCPA, or similar regulatory standards
- Proficiency with tools like ER/Studio, ERwin, or similar data modeling platforms
- Experience supporting modernization or legacy system migration efforts
Location:
Must be local to the Washington, D.C. area and able to work on-site at our Vienna, VA office (5 days/week). Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays
- Veteran-strong leadership and collaborative team culture
Apply Now.
If you're a seasoned Data Architect ready to design modern solutions that matter, we want to hear from you. Join SteerBridge and help drive data innovation across some of the most impactful federal programs in the nation.
SteerBridge Strategies is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. SteerBridge Strategies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.