Senior Principal Data Architect (remote)

This is a completely remote position. Work on meaningful projects Ad Hoc is a digital services company that assists the federal government in providing better service to the people. Our teams use contemporary, agile methods to create and engineer government systems that link Veterans to services, make health care affordable for millions, and support crucial programs like Head Start. As we strive to streamline critical government services, making them intuitive, accessible, and human-centric, we are also transforming the government's approach to and use of technology. If you flourish in times of change, desire to help bridge the gap between consumer expectations and government services, and see potential in ambiguity, then we want you on our team. What is important to us Ad Hoc operates under the principles of inclusivity, acceptance, accountability, and humility. We are not heroes. We subscribe to missions larger than ourselves and leave our personal ambitions at the door. We learn from our mistakes and continually aim to better serve the people of our nation. Creating teams that reflect the diversity of the populace our government serves is a priority for us. We thrive on the challenge posed by government-sized projects. By sharing our skills with federal agencies, we aim to assist them in better meeting the needs of their users and bridging the gap between consumer expectations and government. Designed for remote life Ad Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. From the outset, we've developed our culture, communications, and tools to cater to a nationwide distributed team. Being remote by design allows Ad Hoc to thoughtfully and purposefully cultivate diverse teams and provide a workplace that suits their lifestyle. With a generous PTO policy and Slack channels for every interest (from bird watching to space aficionados to parenting), our culture embraces whatever is happening in your life. Whether you need to adjust your schedule to look after your family or for a bike ride, Ad Hoc supports you. Our Federal Civilian business unit serves a wide range of clientele, including the General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management, PAN Foundation, Library of Congress, Social Security Administration, Health and Human Services, and the USDA US Forest Service. We collaborate with these agencies to build new capabilities, produce products, deem data as a strategic asset for informed decision-making, modernize outdated systems, and establish the digital service infrastructure necessary to scale their mission impact by applying proven consumer technology methods. Primary Responsibilities: As a Senior Principal Data Architect, you'll serve as an experienced subject matter expert and provide strategic mentorship across the data architecture discipline. You'll have full autonomy and use influential skills to shape future work within our current customer base while maintaining long-term strategic vision to successfully pursue new business opportunities. Your role entails championing the data architecture practice, overseeing the integration of industry trends, and disseminating architecture strategies to a diverse audience. The primary expectations include: - Lead the Data Architecture practice for the company, evolving next-gen data and analytics platforms - Work with current and emerging data technologies to deliver scalable data architectures - Implement major strategic data projects that drive business impact - Mentor and guide other Data Architects in the company - Stay updated on data architecture and technology trends relevant to the company - Communicate effectively on existing systems, design decisions, past performance, and the history of projects you've been part of, for demos and potential customer-facing communications - Promote collaboration with teams across the company to identify data needs and deliver solutions - Support hiring, onboarding, and career development activities - Represent the company publicly, including writing blogs, generating marketing materials, presentation at conferences, and participation in panel discussions - Understand the current labor mix of the business unit, identify primary skills and experiences; support the key personnel identification process - Extensively understand government and market conditions to foster organizational innovation Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience - Experience with Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, StreamSets, Azure Data Factory, Databricks Machine Learning (ML), Databricks SQL Warehouse, GitLab - Experience with Databricks Unity Catalog, Immuta, Alation, Azure Key Vault, Databricks Delta Sharing, and Camunda - Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and ArcGIS - 6+ years of experience in a data architect or similar role - Previous Government Contracting experience - Expertise in modern data architecture practices and emerging technologies - Proven track record of building partnerships across the business Preferred Qualifications: - AWS Certifications - Databricks Certifications Benefits - Company-subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Fidelity 401K Plan - Flexible vacation policy - Parental leave after one year of service Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition which includes genetic characteristics, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.