Data Architecture Analyst (5643)
SMX United States · $125K–$150K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Data Architecture Analyst will bridge the gap between functional finance teams and technical engineers by designing data schemas and mapping process workflows. They are responsible for documenting business processes, developing user stories, and ensuring data integrity during system migrations.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active U.S. Secret clearance and at least 5 years of experience in business or functional analysis for enterprise IT systems. Proficiency in process mapping, requirements gathering, and familiarity with data manipulation frameworks is required.
Benefits
Full description
SMX is hiring a Data Architecture Analyst to bridge the gap between functional finance teams and technical LCNC engineers. You will design data schemas, map process workflows, and translate complex Army financial requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria. You will ensure the new platform provides role-based exception dashboards and fit-for-purpose user experiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Document business processes, data structures, calculations, workflows, and write-back processes to transition functionality off GFEBS BW.
- Develop use cases, user stories, and maintain requirements traceability from current state through LCNC implementation.
- Draft essential user guides, data dictionaries, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support the sustainment handoff.
- Communicate effectively with both functional users and technical integration teams to ensure data ingestion preserves source lineage and control totals.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance (or higher).
- 5+ years of business or functional analysis experience supporting enterprise IT systems.
- Experience with process mapping, requirements gathering, and supporting system migration efforts.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience processing large-scale federal financial datasets.
- Familiarity with data manipulation frameworks (e.g., Python, pandas, PyArrow) to understand complex data transformations.
- Experience with data modeling/documentation techniques/approaches.
Career Level: T04
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$125,000—$150,000 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
