Data Architect
Quick answer
The ACLU is hiring a hybrid Data Architect in New York, NY, Washington, DC, or San Francisco, CA, paying $196,369 to design and implement scalable enterprise data solutions.
- Role
- Data Architect
- Organization
- ACLU
- Location
- New York, NY, Washington, DC, or San Francisco, CA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $196,369
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The ACLU is seeking a Data Architect to join the Technology Department’s Product & Engineering division to design and implement scalable, enterprise-level data management solutions. This role involves building conceptual and logical data models, supporting data governance, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and business strategy to support the organization's fundraising and advocacy efforts.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain conceptual and logical data models for operational and analytics systems.
- Architect and implement consent management data models to ensure privacy legislation compliance.
- Partner with stakeholders to optimize data flows and define resilient integration patterns.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering and analytics engineering teams.
- Execute organizational data governance strategies to ensure reliability, quality, and security.
What it takes
- Significant professional experience as a data architect or similar role in large-scale environments.
- Deep expertise with SQL databases and cloud-based data warehouses like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture standards, data pipelines, and data security best practices.
- Proven ability to translate complex data concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and the ACLU’s civil liberties mission.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous paid time-off policy, comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender-affirming care, fertility treatment), 401k plan with employer match, and annual professional development funds.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is a hybrid role requiring at least two days per week or eight days per month in one of the ACLU office locations in New York, Washington, DC, or San Francisco.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual salary for this position is $196,369, which is the established rate for a Level D position based in New York.
What kind of technical experience is required?
The role requires significant experience with SQL, cloud data platforms like Snowflake or BigQuery, and strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and enterprise data governance.
How to apply
Apply directly on ACLU's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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