Data Architect & Data Governance Lead

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DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results.

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DMI, LLC is seeking a Data Architect & Data Governance Lead to join us.

A strategic and detail-oriented Data Architect to lead the design and governance of GMCB's data architecture and establish a comprehensive Data Governance framework. The ideal candidate will combine modern data architecture expertise with governance leadership to ensure GMCB's data assets are trustworthy, well-documented, and managed in compliance with state and federal requirements.

• Review and assess GMCB's existing Data Governance Charter; deliver charter improvement recommendations covering decision rights, policies, stewardship models, and governance workflows (Deliverable B1)
• Conduct a Metadata and Stewardship Standards Assessment covering data dictionaries, metadata practices, stewardship assignments, and data collection standards (Deliverable B2)
• Develop the Updated Governance Standards Package including revised charter, RACI matrix, refined stewardship roles, metadata standards, and Data Governance Playbook v1.0 (Deliverable B3)
• Author the comprehensive Data Governance Playbook covering governance framework, data asset profiles (VHCURES, VUHDDS, ASSR), data quality standards, and stewardship procedures
• Design and deploy the Governance Dashboard Suite in Power BI:
  Governance Activity, Compliance, Data Quality, and Stewardship Performance dashboards (Deliverable B4)
• Develop and deliver Governance Training & Enablement Materials for GMCB Data Stewards and leadership (Deliverable B5)
• Design integration patterns between Azure Databricks, ADO, and Power BI to support automated data quality monitoring and governance compliance tracking
• Establish data quality standards, lineage tracking, and metadata governance aligned with HIPAA requirements for regulated health datasets
• Define governance workflows, approval triggers, and policy enforcement mechanisms using Power Automate and ADO pipelines
• Collaborate with the Dev Ops Engineer and Agile Coach to embed governance checkpoints into sprint workflows and CI/CD pipelines

Education and Years of

Experience:

Minimum 8 to 11 Years

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Experience designing enterprise data architectures on Microsoft Azure (Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse)
• Demonstrated experience building and implementing Data Governance frameworks, playbooks, and RACI structures in public sector or healthcare environments
• Proficiency with Power BI for governance dashboards including compliance monitoring, data quality trending, and stewardship KPIs
• Knowledge of HIPAA data compliance requirements and regulated health data assets (claims, encounters, clinical data)
• Experience with metadata management, data dictionaries, data lineage, and master data management practices
• Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops work item configuration for governance tracking and policy workflow automation
• DAMA-DMBOK, CDMP, or equivalent Data Governance certification preferred

Background Requirements: Successful completion of a Fingerprint background investigation.

Citizenship Status

Required:

H 1B

Physical Requirements: None required for this position.

Location: Remote, US

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:

• Do What’s Right
  – We lead with honesty and integrity.
• Own the Outcome
  – We take responsibility and deliver.
• Deliver for Our Customers
  – We are relentless about delivering value.
• Think Bold, Act Smart
  – We innovate with purpose.
• Win Together – We collaborate and celebrate our success.

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