Senior Azure Data Architect

At Imagine Believe Realize LLC we are driven by innovation transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions.

IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion curiosity and innovative thinking where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn unlock their full potential and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation eager to make a difference and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team we invite you to join us and together we will shape the future. Lets Make It Real!

The Senior Azure Data Architect must be able to meet the key criteria below:

Location: 100% remote. This is a United States based position and candidates must reside in the continental United States to be eligible for employment.

Years Experience: 10 years professional experience

Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Data Science Statistics or related field

Security Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Marine Corp. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in statistical modeling machine learning algorithms and data mining techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar language and SQL for data preparation analysis and modeling

Position Overview

IBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect with expertise in Azure to spearhead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions for a project supporting the US Marine Corps (USMC). The Data Architect will be responsible for identifying opportunities to leverage data to improve HR processes developing predictive models and creating actionable insights for USMC leadership. The role will involve leading a team of data scientists collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring that all data science activities align with USMC strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Data Science Strategy: Develop and implement a data science strategy for the project aligning with USMCs strategic goals and objectives.
• Problem Identification: Work with USMC stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage data to improve HR processes such as recruitment retention training and performance management.
• Data Exploration & Analysis: Lead the exploration and analysis of large datasets to identify trends patterns and insights to understand data quality gaps and potential enhancements.
• Model Development: Design develop and validate predictive models using machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques.
• Model Deployment: Deploy and maintain machine learning models in a production environment ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Data Visualization: Create compelling data visualizations using tools such as Power BI to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data scientists providing technical guidance and support.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams including software developers system architects and business analysts and to integrate data science solutions.
• Data Quality: Ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing data validation and cleansing processes.
• Compliance: Ensure that all data science activities comply with relevant USMC and DoD regulations and security policies.
• Research & Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in data science and machine learning and explore new technologies and techniques to improve HR processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of data science processes models and results.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience with focus in data architecture.
• Bachelors degree in data science Statistics Mathematics Computer Science or a related quantitative field experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Expertise in statistical modeling machine learning algorithms and data mining techniques.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. Azure Data Lake Synapse Analytics Machine Learning Databricks Logic Apps AI Foundry).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python R SQL PySpark
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar language and SQL for data preparation analysis and modeling
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Strong experience with data extraction cleaning and transformation (ETL) processes.
• Experience in data governance metadata management and data cataloging.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. Azure Data Lake Synapse Analytics Machine Learning Databricks Logic Apps AI Foundry).
• Strong understanding of database technologies and SQL.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI Power Automate) is a plus.
• Excellent communication presentation and leadership skills.
• Experience with USMC or DoD data a bonus
• Excellent communication presentation and leadership skills.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role primarily involves sedentary work in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role including:

• Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.
• Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs.
• Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions personalities and abilities.

Benefits and Compensation Information
Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) is focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is designed for career-minded professionals that value continuous learning and growth. We strive to enhance our team members ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first-class benefits package that includes:

• Nationwide medical dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401k matching
• Life Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
• Wellness incentives
• Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
• Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
• Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance

The expected salary range for this position is $140000 - $165000 USD annually. This is a good-faith estimate and not a salary guarantee as compensation may vary based on factors such as experience education skills associated role responsibilities applicable contractual requirements and geographic location.

Apply Today

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407.459.1830

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