Synectics is a client-focused research, statistics, technology, and data science consulting firm devoted to “making data meaningful.” We are a blend of academics and technicians who support federal agencies and other clients. Our core expertise includes IT for grants management; IT for public health databases; application development; data warehousing; and business intelligence. Our grants modules have securely processed over $75 billion in federal funds in one fiscal year – an amazing feat. And we are an amazing place to work, as we champion innovation, communication, and collaboration.

Description: In this role, EDA will be responsible for leading and providing Enterprise Data Architecture/Modeling consulting services to the Data Governance Division’s Enterprise Data Modeling Program under US Courts Judiciary Data & Analytics Office (JDAO). He/She will collaborate and partner with the JDAO Client Data Governance Program Team and work on the Data Governance Contract specific deliverables i.e. Enterprise Data Model - Subject Area Models, Conceptual and Logical Data Models for multiple Case Statistics Program Areas of District and Bankruptcy Courts using ERwin Data Modeling software. This position does not require any travel.

CLEARANCE LEVEL:

POSITION of TRUST/SUITABILITY REQUIREMENT:

Please be aware that this position requires a U.S Government Public Trust/Suitability determination.   Applicants who accept an offer of employment will be subject to government security investigation(s) and must receive a favorable suitability determination for access to U.S Government information for continued employment. The government investigation for this position includes a credit check.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage Enterprise Data Modeling deliverables as per the DG SOW Task Order.
• Build and manage JDAO Enterprise Data Modeling Design committee and governing body.
• Building effective and collaborative working relationships with the internal and client business teams and act as an mentor, advisor, influencer and a trusted subject matter expert.
• Define and apply Data Modeling methodology and approach for building an Atomic Level Enterprise Data Warehouse Data Model (3NF) to support JDAO Reporting and Analytics needs.
• Build and maintain JDAO Program Area Specific Data Models and JDAO Enterprise Data Model (Conceptual and Logical) using ERwin Data Modeling software.
• Create, manage, and govern Data Models using industry standards and best practices.
• Review Data Model deliverables with the JDAO DG Team, Business Stakeholders, Data Stewards for approval
• Gather Business/Data Requirements, Perform Data Analysis, Lead and facilitate Data Modeling JAD sessions.
• Perform Business Metadata and Reference Data Analysis
• Issues logging & tracking, Problem solving, Issue resolution and escalation
• Collaborate with Program Area Business Stakeholders, Data Stewards, and JDAO Data Governance Team in building Data Models, and creating Data Dictionary and Data Standards.
• Create, Update and publish Data Models and Data Dictionary Reports.
• Lead and manage the DG Enterprise Data Modeling Team.
• Provide weekly and monthly status reports

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: N/A

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Data & Analytics domain specializing in Enterprise Data Architecture, Modeling, Data Governance and Data Analysis.
• Expertise in building and managing Enterprise Data Models (Subject Area, Conceptual, and Logical), Business Glossary, and Data Dictionary.
• Expertise in Relational Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical and Physical) using IE and IDEF1X methodologies, and Dimensional Modeling using STAR Schema methodology.
• Experience in Metadata Management (Data Mapping/Lineage) and Reference Data Management.
• Experience in working with Data Stewards, Data Managers, Data Owners, Business & IT Application SMEs.
• Experience in working with Key C-Level Business and IT executives, stake holders, decision makers, and key technologists across different business units/groups within a global enterprise.
• Experience in defining Data Architecture/Governance Framework & Roadmaps to support both short and long-term Business/IT objectives, Blue Prints, Reference Architectures, and Enterprise Data Standards
• Experience in data architecture, design and implementation of Enterprise OLTP Systems, DW/BI Reporting & Analytics Systems, Master and Ref Data Management (MDM/RDM) Systems, and Customer 360 Systems.
• Expertise in establishing Data Modeling Standards, Policies, Guidelines, and Governance.
• Experience in implementing Collaborative Data Modeling and Data Governance teams and environments.
• Experience in Business Analysis, System Analysis, Data Analysis (OLTP, EDW, BI, ODS, MDM, RDM, DQ, DI)
• Experience in Gathering Business/Data Requirements, Business Process Modeling, Functional Specifications, Gap Analysis, Process/Data Flow Diagrams
• Experience in multi-tasking and ability to perform and deliver under pressure.
• Experience in planning, negotiation, decision making, and problem analysis skills.
• Must be a people person/team player, customer centric, problem solving and results oriented.
• Must have excellent written & oral communication, interpersonal and knowledge coordination skills
• Must have hands-on experience in ERwin Data Modeling Software

Synectics is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.