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Job DescriptionSeize your opportunity to make a personal impact supporting the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program. The CMM program is an initiative to support the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AO) in developing a modern cloud-based solution to support all 204+ federal courts across the United States.
GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
The Data Architect/ Data Modeler will work as part of the CMM Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) team to deploy a secured cloud-native EDW platform and support the statutory and operational reporting, data cataloging, and other analytical objectives. The Data Architect/ Data Modeler is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing the logical and physical data models that underpin the EDW. This role ensures data structures support secure ingestion, high-quality analytics, performance at scale, and alignment with federal data governance, classification, and compliance requirements defined in the SOW.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop CMM Data Classification Standards for sensitive and high-value data
Facilitate workshops to define security controls and data handling requirements for sensitive data
Incorporate classification requirements into case management system design, procurement specifications, and training content
Develop compliance monitoring methods and resolve operational classification issues
Align classification outputs with judiciary risk tolerance and operational needs
Configure metadata structures, workflows, automation, and security settings in the new platform (Qlik/Talend) to support case management metadata requirements
Integrate classification metadata and labels into catalog structures in line with CMM standards
Develop ingestion processes for case management metadata, including defining attribute descriptions for catalog entries
Create and deliver training, job aids, and communications to drive user adoption
Incorporate classification metadata for case management into the enterprise catalog, monitor system performance and implement optimization updates post-migration
Design and maintain enterprise logical and physical data models for the EDW and downstream data marts
Define dimensional, relational, and analytical schemas optimized for reporting and analytics workloads
Collaborate with business analysts to translate requirements and STTMs into accurate data structures
Partner with data engineers to ensure model-driven ETL/ELT implementations
Ensure data models align with data governance standards, classification policies, and security controls
Implement naming conventions, modeling standards, and version control for all data models
Support data quality, integrity, and consistency across integrated source systems
Optimize models for query performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Maintain metadata, lineage, and model documentation for inclusion in the metadata catalog
Participate in architecture and design reviews, providing modeling expertise and recommendations
Support testing, validation, and reconciliation of data structures and transformations
Produce and maintain audit-ready documentation for data models and design decisions
Operates within an Agile federal delivery environment
Collaborates closely with BI architects, data engineers, and business analysts
Accountable for data model quality, consistency, and performance
Expected to maintain continuous audit readiness and documentation accuracy
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS, or equivalent years of experience
8+ years of experience information systems
Must have solid experience supporting enterprise Snowflake EDW and analytics platforms
Experience in data architecture and data modeling roles
Proven expertise in logical, physical, and dimensional data modeling
Strong SQL skills and deep understanding of relational and analytical databases
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Ability to produce clear, structured, and audit-ready data documentation
Experience supporting federal EDW or judiciary data programs
Hands-on experience with Snowflake data modeling
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and lineage tools
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (AWS preferred)
Experience mentoring junior data modelers or engineers
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
MA/MS degree with 10+ years of general experience in information systems and 8+ years of specialized experience
CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred):
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
Snowflake SnowPro Advanced
AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
COMMUNICATION & ORGANIZATIONAL:
Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills
Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationship
Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.