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Data Architect in Washington, DC

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Compensation
$103–196K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance, required

Job overview

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Data Architect to design and maintain enterprise data warehouse architecture, models, and integration solutions for federal government clients. The role establishes data standards and governance, supports ETL/ELT processes and migrations, and partners with stakeholders on scalable solutions. It requires at least three years of relevant experience, Public Trust eligibility, and the ability to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Warehouse Architecture, requiredDimensional Data Modeling, requiredERWIN Data Modeling, requiredSQL, requiredDatabase Design, requiredETL/ELT, requiredData Integration, requiredData Governance, requiredData Quality Management, requiredAgile/Scrum, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredCommunication, requiredTechnical Documentation, requiredEnterprise Data Warehouse Platforms, nice to haveBusiness Intelligence Tools, nice to haveData Migration Strategies, nice to havePerformance Tuning, nice to haveReporting, nice to haveAnalytics, nice to haveScalable Data Architecture, nice to haveSecure Data Architecture, nice to haveHigh-Performance Data Architecture, nice to have

Qualifications

Public Trust Eligibility, requiredBachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management or Related Field or Equivalent Education and Experience, required3+ Years Data Architecture Experience, requiredWork Onsite in Washington, DC, requiredWork Authorization Without Visa Sponsorship, required

Full job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data warehouse architecture, data models, and data integration solutions.

  • Establish and enforce data standards, governance practices, and data quality controls.

  • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.

  • Support ETL/ELT processes, data migrations, and database performance optimization.

  • Participate in architecture reviews, Agile ceremonies, and technical design discussions.

  • Create and maintain architecture diagrams, data dictionaries, SOPs, and technical documentation.

Here is what you need:

  • Public Trust eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An additional four years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • 3+ years of experience in data architecture, data warehousing, or a related field.

  • Experience with:

  • Data warehouse architecture and dimensional data modeling

  • ERWIN data modeling and design diagrams

  • SQL and database design

  • ETL/ELT processes and data integration

  • Data governance and data quality management

  • Agile/Scrum methodologies

  • Strong analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.

  • Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Preferred experience:

  • Experience with enterprise data warehouse platforms and business intelligence (BI) tools.

  • Knowledge of data migration strategies and performance tuning.

  • Experience supporting reporting, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.

  • Familiarity with scalable, secure, and high-performance data architecture solutions.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$103,200—$196,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. (https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy)

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you _ _ are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/life-at-accenture/e-verify-legal-notices) for additional important information.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,661 open Data Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–196K/yr
  • Virginia median$131–208K/yr87 salary ranges
  • US median$131–230K/yr1,301 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $150K, is 14% below the Virginia median midpoint ($175K) — in the lowest quarter of Data Architect salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 104 open Data Architect jobs in Virginia and 1,661 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Data Architect postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 1,501 postings).
Education
555 of the 1,661 open Data Architect jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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