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The Senior Azure Data Architect must be able to meet the key criteria below:

Location: 100% remote. This is a United States based position, and candidates must reside in the continental United States to be eligible for employment.

Years’ Experience: 10+ years professional experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics or related field

Security Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Marine Corp. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar language and SQL for data preparation, analysis, and modeling

Position Overview

IBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect with expertise in Azure to spearhead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions for a project supporting the US Marine Corps (USMC). The Data Architect will be responsible for identifying opportunities to leverage data to improve HR processes, developing predictive models, and creating actionable insights for USMC leadership. The role will involve leading a team of data scientists, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring that all data science activities align with USMC strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Data Science Strategy: Develop and implement a data science strategy for the project, aligning with USMC’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Problem Identification: Work with USMC stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage data to improve HR processes, such as recruitment, retention, training, and performance management.
• Data Exploration & Analysis: Lead the exploration and analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to understand data quality, gaps, and potential enhancements.
• Model Development: Design, develop, and validate predictive models using machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques.
• Model Deployment: Deploy and maintain machine learning models in a production environment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Data Visualization: Create compelling data visualizations using tools such as Power BI to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, providing technical guidance and support.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams, including software developers, system architects, and business analysts, and to integrate data science solutions.
• Data Quality: Ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing data validation and cleansing processes.
• Compliance: Ensure that all data science activities comply with relevant USMC and DoD regulations and security policies.
• Research & Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in data science and machine learning and explore new technologies and techniques to improve HR processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of data science processes, models, and results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with focus in data architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Machine Learning, Databricks, Logic Apps, AI Foundry).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, PySpark
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar language and SQL for data preparation, analysis, and modeling
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong experience with data extraction, cleaning, and transformation (ETL) processes.
• Experience in data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Machine Learning, Databricks, Logic Apps, AI Foundry).
• Strong understanding of database technologies and SQL.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Experience with USMC or DoD data a bonus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role primarily involves sedentary work, in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role, including:

• Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.
• Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs.
• Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

Benefits and Compensation Information
Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is designed for career-minded professionals that value continuous learning and growth. We strive to enhance our team members’ ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first-class benefits package that includes:

• Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401k matching
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
• Wellness incentives
• Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
• Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
• Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000 USD annually. This is a good-faith estimate and not a salary guarantee as compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, associated role responsibilities, applicable contractual requirements, and geographic location.

Apply Today

If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact, then we encourage you to apply today by submitting an application. We welcome you to explore additional job opportunities listed on our careers page https://teamibr.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

Applicants who require alternative assistance with the application or interview process may request reasonable accommodations by contacting us using the contact information provided below:

info@teamibr.com
407.459.1830

Compliance and Regulatory Statements

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics such as race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected class in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Affirmative Action

As a federal contractor, Imagine Believe Realize, LLC takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and to making reasonable accommodations to enable them to apply for positions and perform their jobs. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at info@teamibr.com.

Protected Veterans (VEVRAA)

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC actively seeks to employ and advance qualified protected veterans in compliance with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Right to Work / Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9).