Enterprise Data Solutions Architect

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for planning, building, maintaining, expanding, and implementing technical duties in support of Hanford’s Enterprise Architecture initiatives. This position is a mission critical role within the organization, supporting the One Hanford mission.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

Business Understanding: Thoroughly understand business concerns and objectives, including system functional, non-functional, performance, reliability, security, and growth requirements.

Data Solution Architecture Design: Design and review data solutions to ensure alignment with business goals and technical standards. Provide detailed rationale for architectural decisions to ensure all stakeholders understand and agree with the proposed solutions.

Solution Architecture Review: Conduct comprehensive reviews of solution architectures against specified requirements, perform risk analysis, and develop mitigation strategies as needed.

Technology Assessment: Evaluate and propose new technologies and assess the current technology environment to understand limitations and constraints, and facilitate the selection of appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms.

Architecture Definition and Compliance: Assist with defining and establish architecture solutions that comply with organizational policies, compliance requirements, and industry standards.

Data Movement and Accessibility: Plan data movement through systems, ensuring accessibility and compliance with data privacy laws and accessibility standards.

Artificial Intelligence: Design data solutions which are compatible with various AI engines to support AI related functions.

Component Integration: Detail interactions and integrations of solution components with other systems and services to ensure seamless operation.

Security and Recovery: Design solutions with robust security measures and data backup/recovery mechanisms to ensure business continuity.

Maintainability and Uptime: Ensure solutions are maintainable, have high uptime, and are easy to modify and update.

Communication and Coordination: Establish clear communication and coordination among stakeholders, developers, and teams to drive change. Provide regular updates and checkpoints to ensure alignment and smooth implementation of new opportunities and process adaptations.

Provide technical guidance, support & mentoring for data-related projects across the organization.

Implement and maintain data security protocols and ensure data privacy and compliance with policy & regulation.

Establish and enforce best practices for data management and governance.

Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role.

In-depth understanding of database structure principles.

Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements.

Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques.

Expertise with enterprise data management in SQL, Oracle, or other industry standard databases.

Experience with data visualization, data migration and data modeling.

Proven analytical skills.

Able to analyze client’s needs, and design solutions to solve the defined problem. Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Provide experienced leadership and technical direction.

Is a problem solver and critical thinker that is able to make multifaceted decisions on Solutions to meet client needs.

Strong communicator with the ability to coach and inspire team members to achieve.

Communicates effectively across all levels of the business, external partners, and service providers.

Is a thought leader who recommends operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results.

Good interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others.

Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision.

Make decisions, solve problems, and exercise excellent judgment.

Work well under pressure and independently prioritize workload, while working on multiple projects.

Ability to research, organize and analyze technical information with particular attention to accuracy and detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills.

Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases.

High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Physical Abilities

Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time.

Visual and communications ability adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis.

Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion.

Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis.

Ability to travel by vehicle or aircraft, and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 15 or more years of IT related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role.

Ability to pass a background and drug screening.

Must have identification compliant with the Real ID Act at time of hire.

Must be able to obtain Department of Energy access badge.

Salary Range: $149,700.00 - $230,000.00

Benefits: OSC Technical Solutions offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401k with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program, as well as life and disability benefits. 

OSC Technical Solutions does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. OSC Technical Solutions adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. OSC Technical Solutions reserves the right to apply CIRI Shareholder preference to qualified Shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities.  

OSC Technical Solutions participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

OSC Technical Solutions will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OSC Global, LLC or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].

Important Employment Notice: Federal Contract & RCW 49.44.240:

Due to our status as a federal contractor operating within the State of Washington, all applicants and employees must adhere to federal law, which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance.

While Washington State’s RCW 49.44.240 (which generally prohibits employers from discriminating against an applicant based on their lawful use of cannabis off-site and during working hours) is state law, it does not supersede federal requirements.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Disqualification

Prohibition: The use, possession, or distribution of cannabis is strictly prohibited for all employees, regardless of state law.

Testing: Applicants will be subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for cannabis.

Disqualification: A positive test result for cannabis will result in immediate disqualification from consideration for employment, as mandated by our federal contract obligations.

All applicants must be able to comply with all federal regulations, including those concerning controlled substances, as a condition of employment.

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.