Enterprise Data Architect

Salary : $121,929.60 - $164,944.00 Annually Location : George DiCiero City & County Building, CO Job Type: FT Exempt Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2026-00199 Department: Information Technology Division: DevOps Opening Date: 09/09/2026 Closing Date: 9/23/2026 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA: Exempt Description CCOB Mission Statement: "As dedicated stewards of Broomfield, our community-focused team delivers meaningful and impactful services and support." The Enterprise Data Architect is a new position at the City and County of Broomfield that will establish the City's enterprise data architecture, governance framework, and master data management practices. This role defines how data is structured, governed, shared, and used across departments so reporting, analytics, GIS integration, and AI solutions are built on a consistent, reliable foundation. This position serves as the steward of enterprise data standards and works closely with business departments, the Data Engineering function, the GIS team, and the AI Solutions Architect to ensure data is treated as a strategic enterprise asset. This role pairs with the IT Department's AI Solution Architect and Data Engineer to establish and maintain the AI/Data Division within IT. As an Enterprise Data Architect, you will be joining an IT team at the City and County of Broomfield that is passionate about applying their skills and talents to help the community. If you thrive on tackling technology challenges, work well with others in a team/collaboration setting, and have a passion for leading organizations through data management maturity, this position might be the right fit for you. About Us The IT department is made up of 42 staff in 6 divisions (GIS, DevOps, Customer Success, Project Management, Cybersecurity, and Administration) and is responsible for guiding and governing City and County technology focused on business solutions, reliability, innovations, and customer satisfaction. The department is responsible for providing: Leadership and vision to support the technology goals and objectives of a diverse, growing community based on solid partnerships with departments Reliable and secure infrastructure Responsive and knowledgeable support for business and enterprise technology systems, network services, and desktop support services Protection of the confidentiality and preservation of the integrity of the City's data Robust and scalable telecommunications systems Robust GIS environment that allows users to organize, visualize, and analyze different layers of data The IT leadership team fosters and encourages employee development and growth; offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule; provides a cooperative, collaborative, and FUN team environment; and appreciates and celebrates the team's accomplishments. Enterprise Data Architect Total Compensation Package Salary Range: $121,929 - $164,994/ annually Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool) 19 days paid vacation + 10 sick days + 12 holidays per year Medical, dental, & vision insurance 6% employer retirement match Wellness discount on insurance premiums available Working Hours/Location This position offers a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports both in-office and remote work. While the schedule can be adjusted to meet individual productivity needs, the Project Manager is expected to maintain reliable availability during core business hours to effectively support customers, stakeholders, and project activities. Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties Establish and maintain enterprise data architecture, canonical data models, and system integration standards. Align core platforms to support a single source of truth. Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, roles, and decision-making processes. Define data ownership, stewardship, classification, retention, and compliance requirements. Oversee master data domains, authoritative sources, shared identifiers, and data quality standards. Establish metadata, naming conventions, validation rules, and common business definitions. Embed governance standards into data pipelines, analytics, and AI solutions. Ensure secure, transparent, compliant, and responsible use of enterprise data. Partner with technical teams and business leaders to improve data management and decision-making. Promote data literacy through guidance, workshops, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Provides cross-functional leadership, guidance, and mentorship to departmental data stewards and technical teams. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field - required. Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field - preferred. Experience 5+ years of high-level, progressive experience required in data architecture, data governance, enterprise data management, or related roles - required. Experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models, standards, and governance practices in a complex organization - required. Experience working with enterprise business systems and integrated data environments - required. Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional data initiatives - required. Experience with ERP, GIS, EAM, or public safety platforms; familiarity with ODS design and dimensional modeling - preferred. Experience in local government or public sector - preferred. Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (in addition to above requirements): New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include local police check and sex-offender registry. Must be 18 years of age Fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment. For a full job description, please and search for the job title. All communication via your application will come from View email address on click.appcast.io. Please add this to your email Safe List. Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information To view the summary of benefits please for more details. 01 Do you have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record? Yes No 02 Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related specialized field. Less than a college degree Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher 03 What is the degree(s) or field of study you completed? If you do not have a degree, please enter "N/A." 04 How many years of professional experience do you have working in data architecture, data governance, enterprise data management, or related roles? Less than 5 years More than 5 years but less than 6 years More than 6 years but less than 7 years More than 7 years but less than 8 years More than 8 years but less than 9 years 9 or more years 05 Describe a time you built a Master Data Management strategy or data governance framework from the ground up. What were your first three steps to align stakeholders? 06 Briefly explain your approach to designing an Operational Data Store (ODS) and dimensional models to ensure the resulting data is clean, quality-controlled, and ready to feed advanced analytics or AI systems. 07 Please explain why you are interested in this position and in working for the City and County of Broomfield. Required Question City and County of Broomfield