Data Solutions Architect II

JANUS Research Group • Fort Rucker, AL

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About The Position

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Data Solutions Architect II to support the Army Aviation Future Capability Directorate (A-FCD) at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This hands-on, intermediate-level role focuses on designing and implementing practical, scalable data solutions to improve the Directorate’s collection, management, integration, analysis, and visualization of aviation modernization and capability-development information. The successful candidate will work with Government stakeholders, aviation analysts, and a SharePoint Data Integration Specialist to establish connected data environments using Microsoft SharePoint, Power Platform, Power BI, and other Government-approved systems. The role aims to improve data quality, accessibility, and interoperability while supporting future integration with Army enterprise data environments, particularly Army Vantage.

The position includes designing data structures and integration approaches, developing applications, automated workflows, reports, and dashboards, and preparing repositories for enterprise integration. The architect will support data governance and quality through standards, validation procedures, documentation, and appropriate safeguards. The role also requires collaboration with stakeholders to translate operational and functional needs into maintainable technical solutions and to explain and document proposed architectures and completed work.

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify that they meet the position’s minimum requirements before applying. The target salary range is $105,000–$110,000; the estimate reflects a typical range based on experience and other factors. JANUS describes its benefits as including health and welfare plans, financial products, a referral bonus program, and employee awards, and notes that it provides training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered consistent with applicable contract labor-category requirements.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in data integration, business intelligence, systems integration, or application development.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing data models, reporting solutions, or automated workflows.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, Power Query, or Power Platform.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, SQL, data transformation, and integration techniques.
• Ability to translate user requirements into functional technical solutions and clearly document the resulting architecture.
• Demonstrated analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to meet security clearance and access requirements established by the task order and applicable DD254.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Army Vantage, Palantir Foundry, or comparable enterprise data platforms.
• Familiarity with ontology concepts, metadata management, and enterprise data architecture.
• Experience with Python, Azure data services, or API-based integrations.
• Familiarity with Army capability development, modernization, requirements management, or defense acquisition processes.
• Experience developing dashboards and applications for Government or defense customers.
• Familiarity with DoD information security, data governance, and controlled information requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data structures, relationships, and information flows for A-FCD modernization and requirements-management activities.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate information from spreadsheets, SharePoint repositories, databases, and other authorized sources.
• Develop data models and integration approaches to improve interoperability, reduce duplication, and support enterprise data sharing.
• Support data mapping and integration planning for Army Vantage or other Army-approved environments as access and interfaces become available.
• Design and implement practical solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, SharePoint, and related technologies.
• Develop automated workflows, reporting capabilities, and leadership dashboards.
• Support data-collection tools and applications for tracking capability requirements, modernization initiatives, and program activities.
• Coordinate with data integration personnel to ensure consistent structures and reliable reporting.
• Assess existing repositories and recommend improvements to organization, standardization, and accessibility.
• Develop integration strategies supporting A-FCD’s transition toward enterprise data architectures and Army Vantage.
• Apply foundational data modeling, ontology, and metadata concepts where relevant to approved enterprise integration requirements.
• Coordinate with authorized Army enterprise platform administrators and technical stakeholders on data exchange, access, and integration requirements.
• Establish practical standards for data quality, traceability, metadata, and documentation.
• Support identification and management of authoritative data sources.
• Develop data validation and quality-control procedures to improve confidence in analytical products.
• Incorporate appropriate information safeguards and access controls into proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with Army Aviation analysts and Government personnel to understand operational processes and information requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Present proposed architectures, integration approaches, and completed products to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Document technical designs, data relationships, workflows, and maintenance procedures.

Benefits

• Health and welfare plans
• Financial products
• Referral bonus program
• Employee awards
• Training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level