Data Architect

Position Description: Position SummaryThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile and the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA). These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) is a transformative astronomical observatory designed to deliver science-ready data products to a broad community of users. The Computing and Software System (CSS) is the backbone of this vision encompassing all the software and hardware required to control the telescope manage the flow of data execute processing pipelines and provide user-facing services. The CSS is decomposed into several major systems each with a distinct role in the data lifecycle from observation planning to final data ngVLA project is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to lead the design and development of a comprehensive data management strategy for the vast and diverse datasets generated by the observatory. The Data Architect will define how data will be stored integrated secured and accessed across the computing systems. This role will be critical in ensuring the integrity accessibility and long-term usability of all ngVLA data from raw telescope observations to high-level scientific Data Architect will work closely with various stakeholders including scientists engineers and software developers to understand their data needs and use cases and translate them into robust overall data architecture. The Data Architect will: select technologies and tools; set data standards governance rules and best practices; and create conceptual logical and physical data future phases of the project the Data Architect will work with data engineers database administrators and software engineers to implement the data solutions. This position requires a deep understanding of data architecture principles data modeling data governance and experience with large-scale distributed data position will be located at one of the NRAO facilities in Charlottesville (VA) Socorro (NM) Albuquerque (NM) or Green Bank (WV). Fully remote work may be possible for a highly qualified You Will be DoingInterprets and delivers impactful plans for data integration data quality and data delivery in support of ngVLA and other NRAO projects and the structure and layout of secure data systems including databases warehouses and in the selection and implementation of secure data management systems that meets NRAOs needs by defining data schemas optimizing data storage and establishing data and design processes for the ETL process from various sources into the NRAOs data high-level business requirements into data models and appropriate metadata test data and data quality and optimizes the existing data architecture delivering reusable services and cost-saving opportunities aligned with the policies and standards of the and manages standards guidelines and processes to ensure data and explore new data sources and analytical methods to support the requirements of ngVLA and other NRAO and recommends emerging technologies for data management storage and EnvironmentThis position will be located at one of the NRAO facilities in Charlottesville (VA) Socorro (NM) Green Bank (WV) or Albuquerque (NM). The successful candidate will join a team of professionals engaged in research and development in the fields of science engineering software development and education. Work is typically performed in a research or development You Are: You have a bachelors degree in in Information Technology Computer Information Systems Data Management Data Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required. You have at leastthree years of relevant experience in design and implementation of data models for data warehouse initiatives:Experience with data in technically leading projects involving data warehousing data modeling and data in programming languages such as Java Python and C/CExperience with data science languages/tools such as SQL R SAS or in the design and implementation of modern data architectures and concepts such as cloud services real-time data distribution and modern data warehouse with database technologiesUnderstanding of entity-relationship modeling metadata systems and data quality tools and to assess traditional and modern data architecture components based on business with business intelligence tools and to collaborate and excel in complex cross-functional teams involving data scientists business analysts and work ethic and commitment to accomplish assigned candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Preferred ExperienceStrong software development skills in Python or JavaScripting experience with BashExperience with machine learning or data miningExperience with data modeling toolsUnderstanding of object-oriented programming conceptsLinux system administration experienceFamiliarity with basic astronomical principles in particular interferometry and observatory operationsAbility to work with international colleaguesTotal Rewards: Associated Universities Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees overall well-being and career strives to attract and retain dedicated highly qualified competent and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education experience skills competencies other qualifications of the successful candidate as well as internal equity and labor market open rank positions the starting salary/hourly rates for each level is between:Position level 3 $79000 and $120000Position level 4 $95000 and $153000Benefits:AUIs benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days additional time off for doctor/dentist visits and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUIs retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participants base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental tax-deferred plan for employee retirement Instructions: Select the Apply Now button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the positionEqual Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement please visit If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process you may submit your request by sending an email to