On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Senior Data Architect (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month Remote contract with occasional trips to London. Note: DV would be preferred however, SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing andamp; eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance As a Senior Data Architect you will. Sets the vision for the organisations use of data, through data design, to meet business needs.. Designs and builds data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the business as defined by chief data architects.. Design, support and provide guidance for the upgrade, management, de-commission and archive of data in compliance with data policy; provide input into data dictionaries. Skills we need:. Translate and accurately communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.. Undertake data profiling and source system analysis.. Responsibility for the assurance of data solutions and make recommendations. Aware of opportunities for innovation with new tools.. Produce, maintain and update relevant data models. Knowledge of modelling frameworks and standards (UML, TOGAF etc) and tools (MooD, Visio is fine, Erwin is better). Develop data standards for a specific component (relational, dimensional, patterns, FA