Data & Analytics Architect

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Strategy Develop and maintain end‑to‑end architectures for data streams, ingestion pipelines, and cloud‑based processing environments. Define technical standards, patterns, and reusable components that support efficient data collection, integration, and operational performance. Provide architectural guidance for modernization efforts, including transitioning legacy workflows into Databricks‑native and cloud‑optimized designs. Hands‑On Engineering & Delivery Design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for data acquisition, transformation, validation, and structured delivery. Lead technical prototyping and rapid development of new ingestion and processing capabilities. Implement quality assurance frameworks such as automated testing, CI/CD, version control workflows, and operational monitoring for reliability and reproducibility. Data Stream Operations & Subject Matter Expertise Oversee and improve operational processes for high‑volume, multi‑source data streams. Provide engineering support for financial data workflows and other specialized data streams. Contribute technical expertise to modernize dashboards or analytic systems by improving upstream data pipelines and data structures. Innovation & Platform Advancement Collaborate on next‑generation Databricks capabilities that enhance data processing, orchestration, and automation. Participate in platform design discussions to ensure future architectures are scalable and support emerging use cases. Collaboration, Training & Technical Stewardship Partner with cross‑functional teams to strengthen data literacy through documentation and knowledge sharing. Deliver training on pipeline best practices, workflow optimization, and modern engineering patterns. Mentor junior team members and support a community of practice centered on data engineering and cloud‑native architecture. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a related field preferred. Experience designing and deploying cloud‑based data architectures (Azure, Databricks, AWS, SQL). Proficiency with modern data engineering tools and languages (Databricks, Python, R, SQL, Git, CI/CD tooling). Experience building large‑scale ingestion pipelines, automated reporting feeds, and cloud‑native processing workflows. Strong ability to translate program needs into scalable, maintainable technical designs. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred Experience Experience working in federal, public health, or similarly complex organizational environments. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $116,900 - $243,100 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. 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