Senior Data Architect - MoD - G7

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

1. 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