Data Architect - FEMA Risk Map

JOB TITLE: Data Architect

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Risk Management Directorate

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position

LOCATION: TBD; DC Metro Preferred

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 3 weeks' Paid Time Off

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will be required to obtain a DHS Suitability/Public Trust security clearance which must be complete prior to starting work on the program

POSITION TIMING: Contingent on award; Expected Contract Start Date September 2025

The FEMA Risk Management Directorate implements several programs including the Risk MAP Program, the National Dam Safety Program, the Levee Safety Program, the Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Program, the Building Sciences Program, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the NFIP Actuarial Sciences Program.

The vision for Risk MAP is to deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property. Risk MAP assesses flood hazards and flood risk in support of the NFIP and delivers flood hazard and risk products to local governments, the real estate and lending industries, and other stakeholders.

ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC applies earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist our clients in achieving their missions. ITC is headquartered in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits in a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

JOB OVERVIEW:

ITC Federal is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect responsible for maintaining FEMA databases by determining structural requirements; developing and installing solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintaining moderately complex databases - database architecture and metadata repositories, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation and statistical methods.
• Maintaining database dictionaries, monitoring standards and procedures and integration of systems through database design.
• Maintaining databases. Performing data access analysis design, and archive/recovery design and implementation.
• Translating business needs into long-term architecture solutions.
• Developing data warehousing blueprints, evaluating hardware and software platforms, and integrating systems.
• Reviewing and developing object and data models and the metadata repository to structure the data for better management and quicker access.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in business information systems and data architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Demonstraed experience with developing logical and physical data models; taxonomy terms, definitions, and controlled vocabularies; XML and data exchange standards, e.g. NIEM.
• Solid communication skills demonstrated by successful performance within a team environment.

DESIRED:

• Experience supporting FEMA or similar disaster relief programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of flood plain management, flood insurance, and mapping and/or ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.