You understand industry-recognised data-modelling patterns and standards. You can reverse-engineer a data model from a live system. You understand different tools and can compare between different data models. You can produce data models and understand where to use different types of data models. You explore new ways of conducting business and organisational processes. You recognise and exploit business opportunities to ensure more efficient and effective performance of organisations. You participate in or deliver the assurance of a service.
You understand data governance and how it works in relation to other organisational governance structures. You present, communicate and disseminate data appropriately and with high impact. You use the most appropriate medium to visualise data to tell compelling and actionable stories relevant for business goals. You collect, collate, cleanse, synthesise and interpret data to derive meaningful and actionable insights. You are aware of and keep up to date with advances in digital analytics tools and data manipulation products. You can identify and use the most appropriate analytical techniques, and you have an understanding of analytical tools. You involve teams in analytics and synthesis to increase consensus and challenge assumptions. You can translate data into valuable insights that inform decisions. You can advocate and communicate what a team does to create trust and authenticity, and can respond to challenge. You make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. You can communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context. You will need the following skills for this role, although the level of expertise for each will vary, depending on the role level.
Introduction to the role of data architectĪ data architect sets the vision for the organisation’s use of data, through data design, to meet business needs. This role is part of the Digital, Data and Technology Profession in the Civil Service. a description of the levels in this role, from data architect to chief data architect, specifying the skills you need for each level and the corresponding skill level (awareness, working, practitioner, expert).