Sr. Data Architect

Business Intelligence & Informatics Consultant Services, Inc. (BIICS, Inc) | Full time

Tallahassee, United States | Posted on 02/06/2026

Business Intelligence & Informatics Consulting Services, Inc.(BIICS, Inc) is a business and information management solutions company serving clients in both the public and private sector. With access to new opportunities every day, BIICS, Inc is a premier source for placing highly skilled individuals with the most sought-after career opportunities and salaries.

BIICS, Inc is looking to fill a Sr. Data Architect position. The position is located in Tallahassee, Florida and work is onsite
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The successful candidate will assist in guiding the transition to the PALM system, which involves reviewing as-is business processes, remediation strategies, reengineering, design, and integration with FM financial systems. Ensuring compatibility with cloud architecture is a key objective, aligning with the state’s cloud-first policy. The role focuses on the analysis and remediation of data marts and models within the Office of Work Program and Budget (OWPB) and verifying compatibility with data once provisioned within the agency from the Florida PALM system.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and verify existing data models and interfaces in the Work Program Datamart and General Ledger to assess impacts and identify potential disruptions due to the Florida PALM transition.
• Design and implement comprehensive data models, integrating new PALM data elements to ensure compatibility with business processes and reporting needs.
• Review and enhance ETL processes to improve data quality, timeliness, and accuracy, and implement robust data quality measures to maintain high standards of production data.
• Collaborate with development teams to deploy revised data models, verifying successful implementation and resolving any integration issues.
• Provide expert guidance on data visualization and reporting, establishing best practices to optimize business insights, and monitor dependencies with interfacing systems to propose remediation where necessary.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and OIT to ensure clear communication regarding data architecture changes and project timelines.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members, guiding them on best practices in data integration, architecture, and quality management.
• Ensure continuous improvement in data processes by defining roadmaps, standardizing methodologies, and collaborating on strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate and align current data systems with the state’s cloud-first initiative, ensuring data models are scalable and compatible with cloud architecture.

Potential candidate must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience with large and complex database management systems.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a data architect or senior data analyst, with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining data models and ETL processes.
• 10+ years of broad experience working with database management systems (such as Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2) and data integration tools.
• Strong background in financial data systems, including data modeling, data governance, and data quality management.
• Proven experience with ETL tools, data warehousing, and automation of data processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data.
• Experience in data visualization and reporting best practices, with familiarity with tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of financial management business processes, including accounting, ledger management, and budget reporting.
• In-depth understanding of data modeling principles, including relational and dimensional modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with the Florida PALM system or similar state or federal financial management systems.
• Proficiency in database management systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
• Comprehensive understanding of ETL…