NCI Semantic Architect (caDSR CDEs & ECCF)

CGI•Fairfax, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI Federal seeks a Semantic Architect to lead the design, curation, and governance of Common Data Elements (CDEs) within NCI's caDSR and to develop and maintain enterprise conformance using the Enterprise Conformance and Compliance Framework (ECCF). The role supports semantic interoperability across NCI programs by aligning data models with NCI EVS/NCIt and enterprise standards. The position is located in CGI Federal's Fairfax, Virginia office, with a hybrid working model acceptable. The Semantic Architect manages the CDE lifecycle in caDSR, develops ECCF viewpoints and conformance profiles, leads semantic governance and standards alignment, and partners with engineering and application teams to implement CDEs through APIs and services. The role also provides semantic mapping and guidance for CTRP, CTRO, and related program data flows, and creates documentation and training materials while engaging with CBIIT, program offices, and partner teams.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in semantic data architecture, including at least 3 years supporting NCI/NIH programs.
Hands-on experience creating and curating caDSR CDEs and using EVS/NCIt terminology services.
Proven experience developing and maintaining ECCF and applying it to enterprise solutions.
Strong grounding in ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registries.
Familiarity with HL7/FHIR.
Demonstrated ability to operationalize governance across multi-program portfolios.
Excellent communication and leadership skills in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating semantics into CI/CD pipelines and data services.
Experience with metadata-driven APIs, schema registries, and validation frameworks.
Prior support to NCI/CBIIT with documented artifacts such as CDE catalogs, ECCF profiles, or governance charters.

Responsibilities

Author and curate Common Data Elements (CDEs) in caDSR; manage value sets and harmonize or retire elements as needed.
Ensure ISO/IEC 11179-compliant metadata practices and maintain traceability and provenance.
Develop ECCF viewpoints and conformance profiles, and drive compliance across systems and interfaces.
Collaborate with architecture and domain teams to enforce ECCF alignment in solution designs.
Lead data standards governance boards and define policies, naming conventions, and approval workflows.
Align data standards with NCI EVS/NCIt, HL7, FHIR, and other applicable agency standards.
Partner with data engineers and application teams to implement CDEs through APIs and services.
Provide semantic mapping and guidance for CTRP, CTRO, and related program data flows.
Produce semantic model documentation, change logs, and training materials.
Conduct working sessions with CBIIT, program offices, and partner teams.