Chief Data Architect

Overview Are you looking to take your career from good to great? As an employee of PenFed, every day is an opportunity to thrive, and be part of a team working to ensure our organization is providing world class service to our members, employees, and our communities. We exist to help our members realize their full potential, educate and encourage their dreams, and make every effort to follow our mission and help our members “do better.” Joining PenFed is more than being an employee; it’s about being a part of the PenFed family. PenFed is hiring a Chief Data Architect at our Tysons, Virginia location. The primary purpose of this job is to lead and own the overall Data Architecture at PenFed. This position will coordinate the architecture vision for Cloud Migration, Enterprise Data Warehouse, advanced analytics, machine learning, data archiving, data management, data quality, data stewardship, data governance, disaster recovery, and storage and access. Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned. Lead and develop roadmap for enterprise-wide Data Architecture and Data Transformation. Establish clear vision, priorities, and drive alignment across the organization. Define and develop data architecture blueprint at PenFed Partner with Lines of Business and Technology teams to define and deliver scalable Enterprise data solutions that enable easy access to core data such as customer, account, and product data. Establish trust and strong relationships across the organization and with senior leadership to define and drive Data Architecture and Data Transformation initiatives that directly support PenFed’s strategic priorities; become a trusted advisor on all aspects of Data Architecture. Partner with IT Architecture to build scalable data solutions for the Enterprise Take ownership of current data architecture at PenFed and steer the future roadmap for solutions improvements, options-tradeoffs, define target state solutions and propose investment roadmaps, including recommendations to retire, build or enhance data platforms. Select and implement the appropriate tools, software, applications, and systems to support data technology goals. Clearly articulates documents and sell architectural targets, recommendations and reusable patterns to senior leaders and engineers. Define and drive technology standards and best practices in the Data and Analytics Continually learn and apply a wide variety of modern technologies and tools for PenFed’s data transformation journey, including moving to the cloud and delivering cognitive capabilities that directly support PenFed’s strategic priorities. Technically lead and mentor a talented team of data professionals. Participate in the management of Data Architecture and Data Transformation budget; work closely with Finance and Enterprise PMO for budget planning, execution and tracking. *This role is responsible for ensuring business continuity.* Qualifications Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered. Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or Business Information Systems is required. Master Degree preferred. Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on architect and solution development experience in large scale complex Data warehousing projects. Minimum five (5) years of hands-on solution architect experience on both on-premise (Cloudera) and Cloud based (AWS/Snowflake) Data Solutions. Minimum two (2) years experience migrating on prem data analytics solutions to Cloud Based (AWS/Snowflake) Data Solutions. Experience with developing multi-year Data Architecture roadmaps or plans. Experience with analyzing the factors required to rationalize or consolidate legacy data systems and introducing new and emerging data capabilities – Snowflake, AWS, dbt, Python, etc. Possess deep experience in multiple aspects of data supply chain at a financial institute - producing, consuming, managing and utilizing data for analytical and operational needs. Proven record of accomplishment for setting a target state vision, engineering data solutions and moving organizations iteratively toward targets built on modern technologies such as cloud based Analtics solutions. Must be well versed with balancing data needs for Run the Business (Risk, Regulatory, balance sheet, Finance, etc.) and Grow the Business (customer analytics, cross sell, up sell, etc.) initiatives. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. Exhibit mastery of facilitation and influence across teams, departments and divisions, with a record of accomplishment of building relationships with diverse groups of leaders and engineers. Knowledge of Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Database Design, Data Quality Assurance, Disaster Recover, and Cloud Technology. Supervisory Responsibility This position will not supervise staff. Licenses and Certifications AWS Solution Architect Associate/ Big Data Specialty certification is preferred. Snowflake certification is preferred. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise. *Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.* Travel Ability to travel to various worksites and be on-call is required. About Us Established in 1935, PenFed today is one of the country’s strongest and most stable financial institutions with over 2 million members and over $26 billion in assets. We serve members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Guam, Puerto Rico and Okinawa. We are federally insured by NCUA and we are an Equal Housing Lender. We are available to members worldwide, via the web, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. We provide our employees with a lucrative benefits package including robust medical, dental and vision plan options, plenty of paid time off, 401k with employer match, on-site fitness facilities at our larger locations, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity PenFed management will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status or obligation, the presence of a physical and/or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all statuses protected by applicable state or local law in all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, position classifications, work assignments, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and in all other terms and conditions of employment. PenFed will also prohibit retaliation against individuals for raising a complaint of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of same. PenFed will also reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can apply for a job or perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to PenFed. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation at 240-224-4256.
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