Enterprise Architect

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efcient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com

DMI, LLC is seeking a Enterprise Architect to join us. The Enterprise Architect will serve as a key embedded member of our clients Rural Health Transformation Program, providing enterprise-level architectural leadership. This role is responsible for ensuring end-to-end architectural coherence, governance integration, and sustainability across the State's modernized health data ecosystem, with particular emphasis on data ingestion modernization, entity resolution, metadata-driven governance, DataOps maturity, and Agile/ADO integration.

The Enterprise Architect will work closely with RHTP leadership, State Enterprise Architects, program managers, and delivery teams to define and govern architectures that enable long-term modernization of the client's statewide health data infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Enterprise Governance & Agile Integration

• • Design and maintain enterprise governance architecture covering data ingestion, entity resolution, metadata, lineage, data quality, SPC/DQ, and BI workflows.
  • Establish and manage Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and Enterprise Architecture Decision Records (EADRs) tied to governance gates and evidence requirements.
  • Integrate architectural checkpoints into Azure DevOps (ADO) Agile delivery workflows.
  • Define Architecture Impact Assessments (AIAs) for schema changes, ingestion pattern updates, and ER rule modifications.
  • Create and govern Definition of Ready / Definition of Done standards aligned with compliance and auditability.
  • Lead architecture compliance reviews, release gates, and evidence validation.

1. DataOps & Ingestion Modernization

• • Define target-state architectures for modern data ingestion pipelines (batch, streaming, API-based).
  • Establish standardized ingestion patterns including resiliency, telemetry, SPC integration, and data quality enforcement.
  • Design and govern Ingestion Reliability Architecture, including MTTR and observability models.
  • Develop reusable DataOps patterns, templates, and onboarding accelerators to support embedded engineering and analytics teams.
  • Prevent architecture drift through proactive blocker-prevention patterns and schema evolution controls.

1. Entity Resolution & Data Governance Architecture

• • Lead architecture for entity resolution / master data management, including survivorship logic, match rules, and validation frameworks.
  • Define evidence-based ER metrics (precision, recall, trend analysis) and required artifacts.
  • Establish metadata and lineage quality frameworks, scoring models, and SLAs.
  • Ensure lineage propagation across ingestion ER semantic layer BI.
  • Align governance tooling with statewide platforms and standards (e.g., Profisee, Purview, Data Lake services).

1. Microsoft Stack & ADO Integration

• • Architect integration across:
    • Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Wikis, Analytics)
    • SharePoint (knowledge management, evidence cataloging)
    • Power BI (executive and operational dashboards)
    • Power Automate (workflow automation and governance)
    • Microsoft Teams (collaboration and ADO integration)
  • Define ADO taxonomies and metadata models enabling end-to-end traceability from backlog data governance release.
  • Design automation and workflow architectures for approvals, readiness checks, lineage validation, and compliance reporting.
  • Provide Azure resource hierarchy and cloud security architecture, including PHI/PII access models and federated governance.

1. Legacy Workflow Retirement & Transition

• • Inventory and assess legacy workflows and datasets.
  • Define transition-state architectures enabling phased migration.
  • Establish EA-governed sunsetting and decommissioning criteria, including lineage, metadata, and evidence thresholds.
  • Design cutover architectures with rollback strategies, observability, and risk mitigation.

1. Cross-Workstream EA Deliverables

• • Produce a unified Enterprise Architecture Blueprint spanning ingestion, ER, governance, DataOps, and BI.
  • Develop outcome-aligned technical roadmaps tied to sponsor strategic anchors.
  • Conduct architecture governance reviews and solution assessments.
  • Author EA runbooks, playbooks, and onboarding materials for engineers, analysts, and governance teams.
  • Create executive and stakeholder-facing deliverables, including:
    • Architecture briefings
    • Statewide alignment materials
    • "Day in the Life of Data" architecture narrative.

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science or related discipline

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Demonstrated experience working within a recognized architecture framework (e.g., TOGAF, FEAF).
• Experience across at least two architecture domains:
• Business Architecture
• Application Architecture
• Information/Data Architecture
• Technology Architecture
• Proven experience supporting enterprise-scale data platforms, preferably in healthcare or public sector environments.
• Strong expertise in:
• Data ingestion and DataOps architectures
• Data governance, metadata, and lineage
• Entity resolution / MDM concepts
• Agile delivery and DevOps integration
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure DevOps
• SharePoint
• Power BI
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-stakeholder, matrixed environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines.

Citizenship Status Required: H 1B

Physical Requirements: None required for this position.

Location: Remote, US

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:

• Do What's Right - We lead with honesty and integrity.
• Own the Outcome - We take responsibility and deliver.
• Deliver for Our Customers - We are relentless about delivering value.
• Think Bold, Act Smart - We innovate with purpose.
• Win Together - We collaborate and celebrate our success.

These values aren't just ideals-they show up in how we support every part of your well-being:

• Convenience/Concierge - Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier.
• Development - Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive.
• Financial - Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future.
• Recognition - Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements.
• Wellness - Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health.

DMI values employees for their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. Because when we live our values, we all win together.

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