Data Architect (Clearance Required)
Description The Work: The Data Architect will design, implement, and govern enterprise data architectures supporting mission‑critical federal systems. This role partners closely with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure data solutions are secure, scalable, compliant, and analytics‑ready, enabling informed decision‑making across agency programs. Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections. What You Will Do: Design and maintain enterprise‑level data architectures, including data models, schemas, flows, and integration patterns Lead architecture for relational, cloud, and hybrid data platforms supporting operational systems, data warehouses, and analytics environments Partner with application teams, data engineers, and DevOps to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability Define and enforce data governance, standards, and best practices (data quality, lineage, metadata, and access controls) Support data migrations and modernization efforts from legacy to cloud environments Ensure compliance with federal IT and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA) Develop and maintain architecture documentation, data dictionaries, and technical standards Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and system modernization planning What You Will Bring With You: Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility 2+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise data solutions in federal or regulated environments At least 2+ years of supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA What We Would Like You To Bring With You: Bachelor's Degree in related field Prior experience supporting DCSA or similar national security programs Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, or similar) Knowledge of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data services Experience supporting security, governance, and compliance requirements Experience with data warehousing, reporting, and analytics platforms Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code #DCSA2026 #Indeed #icfcleared Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $119,323.00 - $202,850.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) Apply To This Job