Next Phase Solutions and Services is seeking an Sr. Data Architect to support a large-scale federal data modernization initiative focused on advancing enterprise analytics, predictive insights, and secure cloud-native data platforms.
In this role, you will design and optimize enterprise Lakehouse environments that enable trusted, scalable analytics across mission-critical operational systems. You will contribute to modernizing legacy reporting ecosystems into integrated, real-time, and self-service analytics capabilities within a structured federal environment.
This position requires prior experience supporting enterprise case management, adjudication, or immigration-related analytics platforms, as well as an understanding of the complexities of high-volume, high-visibility operational data environments within USCIS.
Experience navigating modernization efforts that transition from legacy reporting architecture to cloud-native Lakehouse solutions is highly valued.
This position supports a federal program and is contingent upon contract award and funding.
Responsibilities
- Architect and optimize enterprise Lakehouse analytics environments
- Design scalable data models supporting reporting, performance monitoring, and advanced analytics
- Establish governance standards for enterprise dashboards and self-service analytics
- Support modernization from legacy data warehouse/reporting systems to integrated cloud analytics platforms
- Optimize SQL-based analytics engines and enterprise reporting repositories
- Collaborate across engineering, DevSecOps, and data science teams to align analytics with operational mission trends
- Ensure analytics platforms meet federal governance, privacy, and security requirements
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics architecture, data architecture, or enterprise BI roles
- Demonstrated experience supporting USCIS analytics, case management, or mission systems strongly preferred; comparable DHS component experience may be considered
- Experience designing analytics solutions in AWS or similar cloud environments
- Strong SQL expertise and analytics performance optimization experience
- Experience with enterprise BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks
- Must hold an active or the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience contributing to modernization initiatives, transitioning from legacy data warehouse/reporting systems to cloud-native Lakehouse architectures.
- Familiarity with Databricks Lakehouse architecture (Delta Lake)
- Understanding of federal ICAM, data privacy, and secure data access models
Technology Environment:
- Databricks (Delta Lake)
- SQL Analytics engines
- Tableau and/or Power BI
- AWS cloud services
- Enterprise reporting repositories
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
Certifications
The following certifications are required:
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP-Associate) or equivalent certification aligned with the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK v2)
- Data Modeling Certifications, e.g. IBM Certified Data Architect Big Data, or equivalent
The following certifications are considered plus:
AWS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
- AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Data and Analytics
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate or Professional
- Databricks Lakehouse Enterprise
- Tableau Certified Data Analyst or Architect
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate
General:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
- Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to navigate in an office setting unassisted
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- Strong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills, are required
Additional Information about this opening:
- Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days working remotely
- We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and exposure to exciting projects and initiatives
- We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional growth and development opportunities. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.
- The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only, not a compensation or salary guarantee. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.
Salary Range:
- $135,000 - $185,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This range reflects a broad spectrum of potential candidates, with salary offers based on skills, experience, and expertise in the field.
ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.
Innovation. It’s What Defines Us.
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering, and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people who achieve results, understand the importance of being productive and supportive team members, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.
Will you join us to share in the success?
Benefits
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS
- Choose from three medical healthcare plans.
- Dental and Vision Insurance plans.
- Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness Program.
PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
- Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.
PAID LEAVE
- Employees receive competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.
RETIREMENT
- Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.
PET INSURANCE
- You have two options to ensure the happiness and health of your pets.
COMPETITIVE BONUS PROGRAM
- At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. offers all qualified candidates and employees equal employment opportunities. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic safeguarded by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment at Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is to hire and promote the most qualified individuals for our positions.
"EOE, including disability/vets"
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What We Do
Next Phase Solutions and Services (Next Phase) is rethinking problem solving. We are a consulting and technology services firm providing insight and solutions for Health IT, Science Mission Support and Engineering. Our technical solutions and expertise in healthcare informatics/statistical analysis improve the understanding of the nation's challenges surrounding health care costs, quality and patient safety. Our software systems improve insight into fraud, waste and abuse in major federal healthcare programs, and our cybersecurity experts develop secure cloud-native systems. Our engineering services support next generation space systems development, science data analysis and research in the areas of earth and space science. Next Phase is an 8(a) certified, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and a Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB). We are experts in Agile software delivery.
