Senior Azure Data Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute a data science strategy that aligns with the strategic goals and objectives of the USMC.

• Collaborate with USMC stakeholders to uncover opportunities for utilizing data in HR processes such as recruitment, retention, training, and performance management.

• Lead the exploration and analysis of extensive datasets to identify trends, patterns, insights, data quality issues, gaps, and potential enhancements.

• Design, develop, and validate predictive models employing machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques.

• Deploy and sustain scalable, reliable machine learning models in a production environment.

• Create data visualizations using tools like Power BI to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.

• Guide and mentor a team of data scientists.

• Partner with software developers, system architects, and business analysts to integrate data science solutions.

• Implement data validation and cleansing processes to guarantee data quality and accuracy.

• Ensure that data science operations comply with USMC and DoD regulations and security policies.

• Investigate advancements in data science and machine learning, exploring technologies to enhance HR processes.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of data science processes, models, and outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical modeling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.

• An active Secret security clearance is required.

• Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required.

• Proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.

• Strong expertise in the Azure Cloud environment.

• Experience with Azure, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Machine Learning, Databricks, Logic Apps, and AI Foundry.

• Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and PySpark.

• Strong proficiency in Python or a similar language and SQL for data preparation, analysis, and modeling.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dataverse for data storage and management.

• Extensive experience with data extraction, cleaning, transformation, and ETL processes.

• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging.

• Strong understanding of database technologies and SQL.

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI and Power Automate, is a plus.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.

• Must reside within the continental United States.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of Paid Time Off.

• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays.

• 401k matching.

• Life Insurance provided at no cost to employees.

• Short-Term Disability coverage at no cost to employees.

• Long-Term Disability coverage at no cost to employees.

• Options for supplemental insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Dependent Care spending accounts.

• Wellness incentives.

• Reimbursement for professional development and certifications.

• Access to training assistance opportunities to foster career growth and advancement.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Opportunities for remote work to promote work-life balance.

• Bonus opportunities, where applicable.