Information Architect

Information Architect
Job ID:08:112Location:Chantilly, VAPosted Date:5/07/2008# of Positions:1  Overview:Citizant is one of the Capital area’s fastest-growing providers of business and technical solutions to civilian and military government organizations. A leader in the area of Enterprise Architecture (Business, Information, Services, Technology and Performance), we hire only the most talented and committed employees who are passionate about delivering tangible EA services and results to the customer. The team members at Citizant are focused on one common goal: to help government serve the citizen. At Citizant, we challenge you to tell us something we don’t already know and to take something and make it so much more. We’re not going to tell you what opportunities to pursue or how to solve problems for your customer - we trust you to do that. Creativity, together with an unwavering desire for excellence in the way we think and work, is fundamental to our success.

Citizant’s EA team is comprised of experienced and certified professionals who deliver the customized approaches to client needs that continually receive industry recognition. Several of Citizant’s methodologies have been selected by the Intelligence Community sponsored Leadership in EA (LEAD) study as a Federal Best Practice. Through our efforts, we have helped increase our customers’ EA Assessment Maturity ratings. Recently, OMB posted HUD and CBP case studies (http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/egov/a-2-EAProfilesNEW2.html ) that are based on Citizant’s work performed at these agencies.

Citizant equips our EA staff with a framework for success with our proven mature, practical EA processes. Additionally, we support our staff with opportunities to stay current with technology and encourage our staff to attend conferences, attain certifications, etc. Thirty percent of our EA staff is Federal Enterprise Architect Certified (FEAC) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certified. The leader of Citizant’s EA practice area is a noted speaker at industry conferences and was most recently profiled in the Journal of Enterprise Architecture.

By joining the Citizant team, you are joining an award winning, fast-growing organization that strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. In addition to ranking #1 on Washington Technology's 'Fast 50' list, Citizant's record growth and performance have been recognized by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Business and INC. Magazine. This year, Citizant co-sponsored and presented at the 2007 Federal Computer Week EA conference and the Second Annual New Internet: Web 2.0 for Business conference.

This combination of dedicated professionals, solutions skill sets, and rigorous processes has helped our customers achieve tangible results that meet stakeholders’ requirements. As a result, we can confidently refer 100% of our past and current customers. We cherish our reputation as hardworking, honest, and smart.
Responsibilities:As a Information Architect within a Federal Enterprise Architecture Program, you will have the following opportunities:

- Provide data analysis and mapping support. You will identify data that is used to support the business process; map the data elements the client’s line of business areas; and standardize data element name in accordance to ISO 11179, Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) Data Reference Model (DRM) and the client’s data standardization guidelines.

- Assist with development, implementation and maintenance of Data Architecture governance processes. You will assist in writing policies and procedures, participate in collaboration activities that include participating in inter-agency data harmonization and standardization group meetings. You will also work to identify data artifacts from other agencies that can be reused by DOI.

- Support Data Quality Initiatives. You will prepare documents and support meetings on a variety of data quality initiatives that includes Authoritative Data Source.

- Be the ‘master’ data modeler for the client’s DRM. You will maintain the client’s DRM which involves facilitating iterative validation meetings with data stewards, loading data models into client’s EA repository, providing line of business or subject area modeling, and maintaining inventory of line of business data objects and schemas, and maintaining the client’s Metadata Registry.

- You will be looked upon to:(1) provide advice on data resource management standards, modeling methods, and practical uses for the Data Resource Management and Standardization Guidance; (2) develop education and training material for Data Architecture and Data Resource Management Standardization Programs; and (3) provide support to federated inter-agency working groups.
Qualifications:We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and experience:

- Extensive experience implementing and supporting a enterprise Data Resource Management and Standardization programs in one or more federal government agencies.

- Extensive understanding of and experience applying Data Governance best practices and experience supporting Enterprise Data Architecture in one or more federal government agencies.

- At least 5 years of experience in System Development Life Cycle which includes structured analysis and data design methodologies.

- At least 3 years of data tools and methodology experience that includes activity modeling, data analysis, data modeling and data quality.

- Extensive experience with generating data models based on lines of business or subject areas and to mapping models to FEA DRM.

- Experience with leading and facilitating working groups and collaboration sessions to gain consensus and set agreed upon goals and objectives.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Ability to work both independently and in team environments in high pressure situations

- At least 3-5 years consulting experience supporting federal agency clients.

- Willingness to travel. Most of the work can be performed in Chantilly. However, the candidate may be required to travel into DC to meet with client and attend collaboration/steering committee meetings. On a quarterly basis, you may be required to travel to Denver.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field and 5 years of IT experience

Principal Staff are regarded as experts in their domain, have general knowledge of other domains, provide technical guidance within their area of expertise, and recommend domain-specific technical solutions and policies. This staff level performs at the project and program level and may lead tasks or projects in their area of expertise.
Company Statement:Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. Citizant offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including 20 days off in your first year (timebank, including sick days), 100% employee healthcare insurance premiums, matching 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, paid professional