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Posted December 2, 2009

Principal Enterprise Data Architect

Employer Information
Contact Name Paul R. Logan
Email plogan@aag.dese.com
Company DESE Research, Inc.
URL www.dese.com
Address 6320 Augusta Drive, Suite 600, Springfield, VA 22150
Phone 703-569-7777 x304
Fax 703-569-7844
Job Description
Position Title Principal Enterprise Data Architect
Requires US Work Authorization Yes
Job Level Senior
Salary Range Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Work Location Springfield, VA with periodic local travel to work with clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area; little or no distant travel/TDY required (<5%).
Required Education,
Skills, Clearances
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an analytical discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience Requirements:
- Three (3) years of experience in at least two data-centric information technology (IT) disciplines (e.g. such as data architecture, database management or data warehousing),
- Expert knowledge of and experience with data modeling and database design principles and standards (e.g. IEEE Standard 1320.2-1998 [IDEF1X] and UML Class Diagrams), including the ability to differentiate logical (business-oriented) data modeling from physical (database-oriented) data modeling,
- Experience with XML and XML-related technologies including, but not limited to defining and maintaining XML schemas (XSD)
- Experience providing data modeling support to SOA projects
- Experience providing data modeling support to BPMS process application projects
- Expert knowledge of and experience with data modeling tools, preferably IBM Rational System Architect (formerly Telelogic, formerly Popkin),
- Experience working with multiple relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle, DB2),
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Able to plan, coordinate, and conduct facilitated working sessions with client personnel,
- High degree of self-motivation and integrity; able to work with minimal supervision.
- Security Clearance: Must be capable of being cleared at the DoD Secret level.
Desired Education,
Skills
Certification Requirements:
- Formal training and professional certifications related to conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling and advanced data requirements determination and management are desired, but not required.
Knowledge of and experience with the following are also desired, but not required:
- Enterprise Architecture principles and concepts,
- DoDAF Meta-model (DM2),
- DoD Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA),
- DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy,
- DoD Metadata Registry and Clearinghouse.
Job Summary

- Consults at multiple levels of the organization on the design, development, and implementation of logical data structures and classification schema,
- Develops strategies and procedures for building, maintaining, and leveraging data models,
- Works with the organization’s business subject matter experts and technical staff to document business information and data requirements in Conceptual, Logical, and Physical data models,
- Develops Enterprise and business area/domain logical data models to Third Normal Form (3NF) complete with Foreign Key details,
- Ensures metadata and data standards and definitions support unit-level business processes, system implementations, and corporate requirements for interoperability and data sharing,
- Develops, coordinates, and supports implementation of enterprise data integration strategies,
- Enforces standards and ensures consistency through the proper use of data modeling tools.

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Posted March 23, 2009

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Employer Information
Company Association of American Medical Colleges
URL www.aamc.org
Address 2450 N Street NW Washington, DC 20037
To Apply Please apply through AAMC's website. Email your resume, along with your salary requirements.
Job Description
Position Title Data Management Specialist
Requires US Work Authorization Doesn’t Matter
Job Level Team Lead
Salary Range Competitive
Work Location Washington, DC
Required Education, Skills, Clearances Bachelor’s Degree
Job Summary

Responsibilities: Have immediate openings for two individuals proficient in Oracle PL/SQL programming and previous experience in data management, quality control operations, data quality assessment, and providing excellent, timely customer service. This is a mid-level position responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of Enterprise Data used in AAMC web services, applications, and research. The individual in this position will contribute to developing, programming, implementing, documenting and monitoring standardized control processes for data cleaning, data matching, ETL and data quality assessment with the objective of assuring the highest level of data quality in AAMC data. This Data Management Specialist position collaborates with other staff to ensure data integrity, consistency, security, and privacy in all database and software projects. Other key responsibilities for this multi-tasker include: evaluating and implementing new data management tools, providingsupport for development and implementation of Master Data Management processes; and preparing reports of the quality of the data and effectiveness of data quality methods. This position will make a substantial contribution to the quality of AAMC's shared Enterprise Data.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required (technical or data operations & analysis oriented). Degree may be waived with substantive experience in data operations, data quality assurance and customer service. A minimum of 4 years of progressive and demonstrated experience in large database data matching, ETL operations, database customer support, data integrity operations, data quality operations, and data quality assessment and analysis reporting. Strong intermediate or better Oracle SQL+ and PL/SQL required. Experience with UNIX a plus. Knowledge of Master Data Management processing and/or Data Quality Management certification a plus. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Superior communication, writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and interact collaboratively with multiple levels of staff required. Include minimum salary requirements and resume

What the AAMC Has to Offer!
The AAMC offers a total rewards package that is second to none – We offer competitive base pay, a real work-life balance, as well as proven career growth and advancement in a progressive, supportive business environment.

The AAMC strives to provide the most equitable and cost-effective benefits for its employees in recognition of the influence benefits have on the economic and personal welfare of each individual. Our benefits platform includes three medical insurance choices, a dental/vision plan; a time off from work program as well as a flexible weekly work schedule; a retirement savings plan with generous match; tuition reimbursement; life insurance; commuting benefits; and more!

AAMC fosters an environment where continuous employee development is encouraged and diversity is welcomed and respected. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process:
Please send a resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], along with your salary requirements.

 


Posted March 14, 2008

SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT

Salary Range 100K - 150K
Requires US Work Authorization Yes
Job Level Team Lead, Management, Executive
Location Reston, VA
Required Education Bachelors Degree preferred
Skills Five plus years of specialized data architect experience
Job Summary

The Data Architect serves as a senior Data Architect for Health Data Architecture, Systems Engineering and Integration, Health IT, in the Office of Information. The Data Architect builds and refines data architecture in a complex distributed database environment, participates in data architecture, analysis, and design, focusing on and leading the areas of data migration and data integration architecture, for the Health Data Architecture program.

The Data Architect participates in data analysis and design, focusing on and leading the areas of data migration and data integration architecture. The Data Architect leverages existing data migration plans including the Application Modernization Data Migration White Paper, and the Health Information Architecture Data Migration Strategy. The Data Architect partners with other programs to architect, plan, and sponsor data migration solutions -- these partners include such programs as Standards and Legacy Support, Standards and Terminology Services, Health Data Repository, Administrative Data Repository and Dynamic Information Model.

Candidate must possess the ability to work with abstract concepts, to help clarify and refine focus of assigned work, to contribute in an evolving environment, and to discern underlying business and technical needs.

Contact Eric Walker ewalker@patriottechnologies.net
Patriot Technologies, LLC www.patriottechnologies.net
12120 Sunset Hills Rd, Suite 160
Reston VA, 20190
703-312-9400

Posted January 24, 2008

LEAD WORKFORCE INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST
Salary Range: 93,822.00 - 121,967.00 USD per year
Open Period: Tuesday, December 04, 2007
to Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Series & Grade: GS-0301-14
Position Information: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
Promotion Potential: 14
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC

Who May Be Considered:
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Elig)

Job Summary:

Vacancy Announcement Number: 08-069-SMO
Vacancy Identification Number: WP162684

WORKING FOR AMERICA AT OPM
What did you do at your job today? Would you like a job where you can make a difference? Where you can make an impact? Be a part of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) team where our mission is to ensure the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce-not just now, but in the future, too! Discover how exciting a job can be that affects every single Federal employee, both current and retired! Working for America every day! We are seeking individuals from either the private or public sector who, at the end of the day, want to say "Wow! I made a difference today". Come join the OPM team and be a part of something bigger than yourself. OPM is the lead human resources agency for the Federal government. As such, it is seeking highly skilled individuals to lead this effort into the future.
As a member of SHRP, you will become part of an integrated team comprised of some of the most experienced and talented HR professionals in the world. SHRP has a fast-paced culture, and our work has far-reaching impact. Your ideas and recommendations will influence and improve the way the Federal Government manages its people.


Key Requirements:

* U.S. Citizenship

Duties

Major Duties:
As a Lead Workforce Information Specialist you will:
* Conduct studies on the design, feasibility, and implementation of new manual and automated procedures for personnel action, training data, and payroll processing, record keeping, reporting, and other decision making requirements for the government.
* Provide direction to other individuals engaged in the analysis and development data quality controls and data edits for statistical data mar and data warehouse operations like the Central Personnel Data File (CPDF) and Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) data warehouse, as the comprehensive Federal civilian personnel data reporting systems.
* Lead a staff of specialists and/or consultants and contractors engaged in the quality control of a statistical data mart like the Central Personnel Data File (CPDF) and a data warehouse like the Enterprise HR Integration (EHRI) system.
* Compile and evaluate business needs in ascertaining requirements, and recommend alternatives for satisfying the requirements for both general and specific system design for total systems.
* Develop implementation plans to include automated and manual testing and evaluation to support decisions prior to implementation of Government initiatives.
* Develop and issue specific guidance on personnel and payroll data requirements including data element standards, data reporting, and data editing in support of a statistical data mart like the Central Personnel Data File (CPDF) and a data warehouse like the Enterprise HR Integration (EHRI) system.


Qualifications

To meet the basic qualification requirements for this position, you must have:
* One year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically you must have experience in conducting studies on the design, feasibility, and implementation of new manual and automated procedures for personnel action, training data, and payroll processing, record keeping, reporting and other decision making requirements. You must also have experience in analyzing and developing data quality controls and data edits for statistical data mart and data warehouse operations like the Central Personnel Data File (CPDF) and Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) data warehouse, as the comprehensive Federal civilian personnel data reporting systems consisting of several million records, and related workforce information systems.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after of the closing date of this announcement.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions or the OPM Handbook X-118 C for Wage Grade Positions. They are available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .

For questions about this job:
Kenneth J. Thompson
Phone: (202)606-1673
Email: Kenneth.Thompson@opm.gov
USAJOBS Control Number: 1075122

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Posted October 20, 2004

Client:

Tier 1 Systems Integrator 

Search Position:

Data Base Professional/Specialist  

Reports to/Location:

Columbia, MD

Responsibilities:

This position involves one of the largest (people/revenue) and most complex contracts in the company.  In this new organization, the Data Base Professional/Specialist will be an integral part of this øeliteÓ team who will have responsibility for the development and management of 8 separate and discrete intelligence databases in addition to a number of database derivatives.

The Data Base Professional/Specialist will be responsible for the development, testing and integration of multiple databases on this large-scale system development effort for the Intelligence Community.   The efforts and results of this organization are considered critical to the continued success of not only this program, but also to the future of this agency and how it operates and produces vital information concerning national security. 

Clearances:

TS/SCI and LifeStyle Poly required 

Travel:

As required basis 

Education:

Masters Degree preferred.  Undergraduate degree in an engineering, computer or science area acceptable.

Years Experience/Skills:

5+ years experience in the development of large-scale, complex databases for the intelligence community. 

The ideal candidate will be familiar with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Knowledge of design, modeling, normalization and denormalization activities required.

The ideal candidate will be well versed in security implications on design.

He/She must be familiar with or have experience in tuning and performance of VLDBs.

He or she should have experience in different database back-up strategies.

Must be well versed in Oracle 8/9/10 RDBMS

Experience or exposure to OO database technologies

Well versed in both DBA and Database Engineer skill areas.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. 

Contact:

Ron Cimino, Managing Director
Innovative Executive Search LLC
703-830-3430
703-830-6615 (fax)
703-946-1257 (cell)
ron@innovativeexecutivesearch.com

www.innovativeexecutivesearch.com

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Posted October 20, 2004

Client:

Tier 1 Systems Integrator 

Search Position:

Data Base Team Lead  

Reports to/Location:

Chief Software Engineer

Physically located at the Columbia MD office.

Responsibilities:

This position involves one of the largest (people/revenue) and most complex contracts in the company.  In this new organization, the Data Base Team Lead will be an integral part of this øeliteÓ management team who will have responsibility for the development and management of 8 separate and discrete intelligence databases in addition to a number of database derivatives.  

The Team Lead will be responsible for managing a team of 14 Database Engineers.  This team is responsible for the development, testing and integration of these databases on this large-scale system development effort for the Intelligence Community.   The efforts and results of this organization are considered critical to the continued success of not only this program, but also to the future of this agency and how it operates and produces vital information concerning national security.

The Lead will establish database design and deliverable objectives of projects/subprojects and direct staff to meet those objectives. He or she must think creatively to determine the methods and procedures to be used for certain tasks or efforts as well as for managing technical and support staff.

He or she will monitor costs and schedules work to ensure timely project completion and meet program requirements for earned value management. 

He or she will also be responsible for design, optimization, tuning and performance considerations.

The Lead will be involved in the development of a complete Data Management Solution:  architecture, product selection and implementation. 

** Candidates for this position represent the top 10% of the Data Management Arena.  This position will demand that the Lead be familiar with OLTP, OLAP and DW implementations.  This role will push the envelope of the knowledge of the most experience engineer.   

Clearances:

TS/SCI and LifeStyle Poly required 

Travel:

As required basis 

Education:

Masters Degree preferred.  Undergraduate degree in an engineering, computer or science area acceptable. 

Years Experience/Skills:

At least 8-10 years experience in managing

large-scale, complex database development efforts and deliverables for the intelligence community. 

Experience with Oracle 8/9/10 RDBMS is a must. 

Experience with or exposure to OO Database Technologies considered a plus. 

At least 5 years in a Database or Data Management Lead position. 

Experience in leading medium (15) to large (30) teams is considered a plus. 

The successful candidate must be an effective communicator and posses the skills necessary to effectively manage, motivate, and lead a technical team 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Contact:

Ron Cimino, Managing Director
Innovative Executive Search LLC
703-830-3430
703-830-6615 (fax)
703-946-1257 (cell)
ron@innovativeexecutivesearch.com

www.innovativeexecutivesearch.com

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Posted October 5, 2004

Systems Developer

Amtrak, the countrys rail passenger service has an immediate need for a Systems Developer in our technology department located in Washington, DC.  This is a full-time position.

Summary of Duties: Performs standard and advanced analysis of application systems physical database requirements; designs, implements, and maintains SQL Server databases; develops database related standards and procedures; and provides end user technical and consultation support.

Education: Must have Bachelor degree in Information Technology or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Prefer Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline, and certification in SQL Server
Database Administration.

Work Experience: Experience with the use of database tools, primarily Erwin, and knowledge of Windows 2000. Also requires experience using and an understanding of network protocols, and PC hardware and software configurations.

Other Requirements: Ability to perform problem determination, impact analysis, and problem resolutions. Must feel comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and accept the responsibility for leadership within area of expertise. Must be proactive and able to work independently on multiple concurrent tasks.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effective writing, verbal and interpersonal skills required as well as the ability to develop relationships with and leverage the expertise and experience of others.

Qualified applicants should send resume and salary history to:  hremp@amtrak.com.   Please refer to vacancy 50159534DAMA.

Please note that relocation benefits do not apply to this position.

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Posted January 11, 2005

Business Analysis Instructors

Business Analysts are among the most sought-after professionals in business today. ESI International is currently looking for freelance Business Analysis instructors to help meet our clients growing needs.

If you meet the requirements described below and have experience in requirements gathering and documentation, logical data and process modeling, workflow modeling, object-oriented modeling, or testing, please send a Word version of your resume to candidates@esi-intl.com.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Outstanding training and facilitation experience
  • A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience as a Business Analyst
  • Free-lance status (able to work as an independent contractor)
  • Willingness to travel

ESI International is the leading provider of business analysis, project management and contract management training. We help organizations worldwide build talent and drive results.

Visit our website at www.esi-intl.com .

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