TxDMV - Data Architect (Remote in Texas)

TxDMV - Data Architect (Remote in Texas) (00056033) Organization: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Primary Location: Texas Job: Computer and Mathematical Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code: 0317 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 28 Salary (Pay Basis): 8,500.00 - 9,166.67 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Feb 6, 2026, 1:52:05 PM Closing Date: Feb 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Description SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION To apply for this position, select the “Apply Online” button. Complete your on-line applicant profile and the State of Texas Application for Employment. TxDMV does not accept paper applications. Effective January 23, 2026: You will be required to attach a resume to your application which will be used for screening purposes. • Please ensure your résumé is detailed and specific, including a full employment history (full time or part time), education, licenses, and skills. • Your résumé must include the month and year for start and end dates for each listed employer. • Failure to fully complete the application requirements and pre-screening questions may disqualify you for consideration for this position. Applicants who require accommodation for the interview process should contact Human Resources at 512-465-4043 when contacted to schedule an interview. State Classification Title: Data Architect I This position is eligible for remote work within the state of Texas (subject to change). Must attend meetings/training at headquarters in Austin, TX as required by management. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Our mission at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is to serve, protect and advance the citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. We are a dynamic state agency dedicated to customer service, consumer protection and the success of motor vehicle-related industries. Performs highly complex (senior-level) data analysis and architecture work. Work involves data modeling and data analytics. Implements and managing database systems and data warehouses. Designs strategies and setting standards for operations, programming, and security. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the agency Chief Data Officer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Determines database requirements by analyzing business operations, applications, and programming; reviewing business objectives; and evaluating current systems. Obtains data model requirements, develops and implements data models for new projects, and maintains existing data models and data architectures. Develops physical databases meeting performance requirements. Develops strategies for database implementation. Develops data structures for data warehouses and data mart projects and initiatives; and supports data analytics and business intelligence systems. Implements corresponding database changes to support new and modified applications, and ensures new designs conform to data standards and guidelines; are consistent, normalized, and perform as required; and are secure from unauthorized access or update. Defines and implements processes for extracting and loading data; identifies appropriate data sourcing and extraction processes, and in identifying and nominating sources as systems of record for data usage in various applications. Provides guidelines on creating data models and various standards relating to governed data. Reviews changes to technical and business metadata, realizing their impacts on enterprise applications, and ensures the impacts are communicated to appropriate parties. Configures and establishes data catalog to inventory, classify, and map data throughout the enterprise. Establishes measures to chart progress related to the completeness and quality of metadata for enterprise information; to support reduction of data redundancy and fragmentation and elimination of unnecessary movement of data; and to improve data quality. Assists in selecting data management tools and developing the standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for using those tools. Assists in performing root cause analyses related to information issues and non-conformance to published data standards based on review of technical metadata of various source systems. May supervise the work of others. May travel up to 5% of the time. Involves overnight travel. Travels by plane and/or car. May require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. Performs related work as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of master data, metadata, reference data, relational data modeling, data warehousing, and business intelligence principles and processes, including the technical architecture of enterprise information management processes and methodologies, relational database management systems, metadata management, business intelligence, and business analytics tools. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to data management and data governance. Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems. Knowledge of technology across all network layers and computer platforms. Knowledge of operational support of networks, operating systems, Internet technologies, databases, and security applications. Knowledge of project management software and system development life cycle concepts. Knowledge of cloud-based services for AWS, Microsoft Azure or GCP. Knowledge of AI technologies and experience implementing AI features. Ability to apply analytical, trouble shooting, and problem-solving skills in data related projects. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, including executive leadership, business subject area leaders, and project staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; to make effective presentations in formal and informal settings. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. Must be an articulate and persuasive leader, able to communicate concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff. Ability to make critical decisions in the best interest of the agency and its mission and goals, while following agency procedures. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and directional changes under short and firm deadlines. Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers. Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in all communications; including the ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment. Ability to work with limited supervision and to schedule workload to meet requirements and deadlines of the position. Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks. Ability to comply with all agency policies and applicable laws. Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in data science, data management, computer information systems, management information systems, computer science, cybersecurity or information security, or in a field related to assignment. Five (5) years’ experience in enterprise data architecture and/or information architecture work, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Five (5) years of experience in relational modeling and design (OLTP and OLAP). Five (5) years of experience with full life cycle architecture, development, implementation, and management of operational databases and enterprise data warehouses. Five (5) years of experience leading stakeholder engagements on the gathering, documentation & detailed analysis of business requirements. Three (3) years of experience with DB2, SQL Server, and stored procedure development. Three (3) years of experience building data pipelines and ETL solutions. Three (3) years of experience with data engineering for business intelligence and business analytics. Three (3) years of experience with ETL tools (Informatica PowerCenter, Informatica Cloud ETL, Azure Data Factory). NOTE: Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Experience & Training Preferred Five (5) years of experience with a data modeling tool such as E/R Studio or Erwin Data Modeler. Five (5) years of experience with batch processing in mainframe, ADDABAS, and Spring batch framework. Five (5) years of experience in dimensional modeling and design following Kimball, Inmon, or Data Vault methodologies to data warehouse development. Five (5) years of experience with development following the Agile formal/structured methodology. Five (5) years in designing and implementing scalable and efficient data architectures, including data warehousing, data lakes, and data marts. Five (5) years of experience with development of reports and dashboards. Five (5) years of experience in administration, configuration, development, and management of data storage, integration, and ETL solutions on cloud(Salesforce, AWS, Azure) and on-prem networks. Five (5) years of experience with MS Project or comparable project management tool. Five (5) years of experience with development following the Agile formal/structured methodology. Two (2) years of experience designing Master Data Management and data quality solutions. Two (2) years of experience in trouble shooting and performance tuning ETL Workflows and SQL. Two (2) years of experience with Data Governance and Data Catalog tools such as Informatica Data Catalog. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This position is eligible for remote work in the state of Texas (subject to change). Must attend meetings/training at headquarters in Austin, Texas as required by management. Remote work employees must meet these criteria for the remote work location: • Adequate desk space in a dedicated, contained area that is secured and protected at all times. • Remote work location is in a quiet environment free of background people and noise during business hours. BENEFITS The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include: ü Retirement Plan ü Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees ü Paid Holidays ü Paid Vacation Leave ü Paid Sick Leave ü Longevity Pay ü Dental ü Vision ü Dependent Optional Life Insurance ü Voluntary AD&D Insurance ü Dependent Health & Life Insurance ü Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts ü Tuition Assistance Program QUALIFIED EMPLOYER: In addition, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is considered a qualified employer for the Department of Education’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE A valid Class "C" driver's license is required. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within ninety (90) days after entering Texas as a new resident. A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct department business. JOB OFFERS AND CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON: • Proof of education and experience listed on the application • Eligibility to work in the United States • Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check and driver’s record check • Compliance with Selective Service registration for males ages 18-25 • Required to attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with department policies and procedures. MILITARY If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of military employment preference: • Veteran must provide form DD 214 • Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Your application must be complete, accurate and reflect all experience and education. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification. "See Resume" is not accepted in lieu of a completed online State of Texas application but attached resumes may be considered as additional supplemental information. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The TxDMV provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodation, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance on 512-465-4043. 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