Role OverviewThe Allen Institute is seeking a highly motivated Principal Data Architect to lead the organization and curation of the Institute's extensive, multimodal biological data assets. This role will operate as the primary owner of data governance, stewardship, and metadata practices across the Institute, developing and establishing standards, driving adoption, and advancing a centralized approach to data cataloging and lifecycle management.
What You Will Do
As a Principal Data Architect, you will establish and implement Institute-wide data and metadata standards to improve data discoverability, usability, and consistency across scientific and technology teams. You will also own and advance the Institute's data governance and stewardship program, including data cataloging, and lifecycle management practices.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a deep expertise in metadata standards, data lifecycle management, and governance frameworks, as well as experience working across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and decision-making across domains and serve as a technical and strategic advisor to scientific, engineering, and operational leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information and Library Science, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in data governance, data stewardship, or large-scale data management environments
- Deep expertise in metadata standards, data lifecycle management, and governance frameworks
- Experience working across complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally in scientific or research settings
- Strong ability to influence without authority and translate complex concepts across diverse audiences
Benefits
- Annualized Salary Range: $167,850 - $209,750
- Relocation assistance
- Work visa sponsorship
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- 401k plan
- Paid time off
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