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Data Architect

Date Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Requisition ID: 463347

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation :

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview :

1. Key Projects, Programs, and Tasks:

+ Enterprise data architecture design - Creating comprehensive data solutions aligned with business objectives across complex technology areas

+ ETL workflow development - Building and managing data integration processes to move and transform data between systems

+ Data warehouse implementation - Establishing and maintaining data warehouse architecture and standards

+ Cross-functional consulting - Partnering with business and technical teams to define data requirements and evaluate technology solutions

+ Team leadership on data projects - Serving as project lead for software products and supervising execution of data initiatives

2. Top 3 Skills for Ideal Candidate:

+ Advanced data architecture expertise - Deep knowledge of database software, data warehouse architecture, and ability to design complex data solutions

+ ETL and data integration mastery - Thorough understanding of data communications, connectivity, and data manipulation tools for enterprise environments

+ Technical leadership and problem-solving - Ability to guide teams, perform logic analysis on non-routine problems, and make independent judgments on complex technical challenges

3. Position-Specific Details:

+ Exempt status with potential 75+ hour work weeks during critical projects

+ Minimum supervision environment - Requires self-direction and independent decision-making with significant organizational impact

+ Non-routine problem solving - Handles extremely complex enterprise database products requiring unique, field-leading solutions

+ Flexible education pathways - Multiple degree/experience combinations accepted (Master's+1yr through 7+ years experience only)

+ Agency-wide influence - Individual contributions significantly impact IT division policies and management decisions

Location :

This position is located in INDOT’s Indianapolis Central Office.

Salary :

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $79,118.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

+ Design and implement data architecture solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements.

+ Monitors the standards, procedures, integrity and integration of data.

+ Create and manage integration processes, including ETL workflows to move and transform data across systems.

+ Consults with and makes recommendations to business and technical groups at all levels to define data requirements, evaluate data technology needs and formulate solutions.

+ Analyzes data needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems and develop technical, structural and organizational designs and specifications.

+ Evaluates technology and products to determine the feasibility of adding to agency standards.

+ Develops work plans for assigned projects and supervises their execution.

+ Provides guidance and reviews the work of team members on special projects.

+ Identifies and explores the potential strategies for long-term planning implementation.

+ Serves as project lead for software products associated with data.

+ Works with and provides guidance to information systems personnel or user agencies for maximum utilization of the agency data.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

+ a Master’s Degree and 1+ years of experience, or

+ a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ year of experience, or

+ an Associate's Degree and 5+ years of experience, or

+ at least 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling or related roles, applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

+ Thorough knowledge of computer hardware/software capabilities and configurations.

+ Thorough knowledge of database software, database definition languages, data dictionaries, computer programming and testing of programs.

+ Thorough knowledge of data communications, connectivity and agency used operating systems.

+ Thorough knowledge of data warehouse architecture and standards.

+ Extensive knowledge of the most recent technical developments in the data management field.

+ Ability to read and understand complicated technical manuals and perform logic analysis.

+ Ability to apply theories, principles and methodologies to existing computer or database software.

+ Ability to design complex data architectures to support the use of agency data.

+ Ability to guide and coordinate the work of others.

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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