Job Details

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary

SMSI LLC is seeking a Solutions Data Architect to assist our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position will be mostly remote, with occasional trips onsite in Los Alamos, NM as needed.

Responsibilities

Los Alamos National Laboratory has selected SAP for their next-generation Cloud ERP solution. In parallel, they will require a future state data strategy to take advantage of new tools and technology to help modernize their current on-prem operational data store. This work plays a critical role in supporting key institutional initiatives such as enabling real-time analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and enhanced operational efficiency.

This role will be critical in transformation of their legacy data environment into a modern, cloud-native architecture. In concert with institutional knowledge experts and ERP implementation planner and integrators, you will define the data strategy, standards, and blueprints for migrating and integrating high-volume operational data into a new platform, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across the enterprise.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in data architecture, data modernization, and cloud-based data solutions.
• Extensive experience implementing solutions with at least one or more of the following: Snowflake, Databricks, and/or SAP data platforms (S/4HANA, Datasphere, etc)
• Proven experience as a senior data architect or equivalent, with demonstrated leadership on large-scale architecture projects.
• Proven work experience in designing and implementing complex data architecture, with significant experience in data warehousing, and large-scale data modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of major cloud platforms and their native data services.
• Extensive data migration experience from on-prem to cloud systems and cloud to cloud.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, ERP functional consultants, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of presenting architecture decisions to executive leadership.
• Experience with leading a team and providing technical direction to personnel for a wide variety of projects and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidate must have the ability to work with many team members across multiple disciplines.
• US Citizenship is required.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with SAP BDC (Business Data Cloud), SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), and Integration Suite.
• Lead architectural decisions around data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Lakehouses, ETL/ELT, streaming architecture).
• Experience in designing and implementing a comprehensive data catalog to improve data discovery and governance.
• Experience with big data technologies and machine learning concepts.
• ERP certification or training (e.g., SAP Data Architect, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday Integration).
• Experience implementing or supporting data governance programs, especially in ERP environments.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance requirements relevant to ERP data (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Active (or recent) Q clearance is a plus but not required.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related discipline, along with 12 years of experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Certifications are a plus.