Data Architect (Cheswick)

Title: Data Architect

Location: Cheswick, PA

Employment Type: Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

Own the architecture, planning, and delivery of the Discoverer‑to‑PBIRS migration. This role will translate complex business reporting needs into a secure, auditable, scalable on‑prem architecture, manage delivery phases and risk, and ensure a clean handoff to internal support teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design:

Define the target-state architecture, including:

Direct-query operational reporting against Oracle EBS

SQL Server dimensional data warehouse for analytics

Optional data lake tier Power BI Report Server as the report delivery layer

Security, auditing, and scheduling services

Make and document key architectural decisions:

Import vs DirectQuery vs Composite models

Security model aligned to Oracle EBS responsibilities

Auditing and data retention requirements

Program Leadership:

Own the end-to-end delivery plan, breaking the program into phases with:

Entry/exit criteria

Dependencies

Risks and mitigations

Expected phases include:

Discovery & Inventory

Infrastructure Stand‑Up

Data Architecture & ETL

Report Migration

Security & Audit

Cutover & Discoverer Decommission

Governance & Delivery:

Build and maintain the program cost model

Produce budget, timeline, and total cost of ownership estimates

Lead architecture review board sessions

Ensure the solution meets audit, security, and compliance requirements

Hand off architecture artifacts and operational procedures to internal teams

In-Scope Environment:

Source System: Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.12 (Oracle DB 19c)

Modules: GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, Projects (Costing/Billing), Purchasing, Inventory, BOM, WIP, Manufacturing, Quality, EAM, OM, Shipping

Reporting Platform: Power BI Report Server (on‑prem only)

Data Platform: SQL Server (separate physical or virtual server)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years in enterprise BI / data platform architecture At least two full-lifecycle Microsoft BI implementations
• Proven experience reporting on or integrating with Oracle ERP systems (EBS R12 or Oracle Fusion)
• Hands-on Power BI Report Server experience (refresh behavior, licensing, limitations, feature gaps vs Power BI Service)
• Strong background designing solutions for high‑security, regulated environments (finance, utilities, healthcare, defense, critical infrastructure)
• Demonstrated ability to:

Build phased delivery plans Produce accurate cost and effort estimates

Manage risk and dependencies

• Excellent communication skills with both executive stakeholders and hands‑on technical teams

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience replacing Oracle Discoverer, OBIEE, Cognos, BusinessObjects, or MicroStrategy with Microsoft BI
• Prior ownership of large‑scale reporting modernization programs in on‑prem environments

Compensation:

$65/hr to $80/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.