Senior Data Architect - MoD - G7

Location

London Main Building, MOD Corsham, Bourlon Barracks Catterick, MOD Abbeywood

About the job

Job summary

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

Working at Defence Digital 

Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Defence Digital are seeking a creative individual to advance their career in Data & Information Architecture and help the MoD integrate data-driven changes. You will join the Chief Data Office, Data & Information Architecture Team. The team defines the principles, policies, standards, procedures and guidance, and enabling capability delivery across the Ministry of Defence to maximise Decision Advantage.  Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Data & Information Architecture Practice, you will build our enterprise Data and Information architecture capability, drive coherence, and optimise reuse. You will also develop and implement best practices, liaising with senior architects and non-technical subject matter experts

We champion the development of coherent Data & Information architecture strategies Defence to ensure that Defence’s Data and Information landscape is more than just the sum of its parts,.

Responsibilities

Delivering the Data & Information architecture function across the Ministry of Defence:

Liaising with business areas’ Data & Information Architecta, Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, Subject Matter Experts and supporting them to develop local  capability, skills and talent.
Provide supporting to Data & Information architects in enhancing their technical Data & Information skills  
Working with data architects to continually refine data architecture activities and processes
Contribute to Creating an Enterprise Data Model for MoD by integrating various data models into a cohesive enterprise-wide model..

2.Acting as a key Architecture governance stakeholder

Expert advices to  Data & Information Architects, Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and Programme Leads for Design Authority Governance and Assurance
Acting as critical friend to lead data architects of different business functions and informally supporting their data & information architectural design work

For more information on the Data Architect role please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; 

Senior Data Architect

Person specification

To be successful in the role of Senior Data Architect you will bring the following experience;

A broad understanding of data management principles and practices from across complex organisations.
You will possess a proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide data strategies, architectures, and governance frameworks. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
The ability to drive data coherence, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure data assets deliver maximum value across the enterprise.

Application 

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role.  Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below:   

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience in developing data architecture strategies, policies, and designs, and supporting their implementation within complex organisations.
Proven ability to create and review conceptual and logical data models to ensure alignment with overall data strategy and accurate representation of data requirements.
Strong understanding of data architecture governance principles and experience acting as a key stakeholder in review and sign-off processes (e.g., Data Architectural Reference Authority).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with data architecture leads, subject matter experts, and senior stakeholders across different business areas.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Data standards
Turning business problems into design
Data governance (data architect)
Strategic thinking