Data Modeler C Advanced

Data Modeler C - Advanced

Job Title Data Modeler C - Advanced

Location: Tallahassee, Florida (First week onsite, then eligible for 100% remote)

Duration: Contractor

Position Overview

A government organization is seeking an experienced Data Modeler to support a large-scale financial system modernization initiative focused on replacing statewide accounting and cash management systems. The selected candidate will play a critical role in analyzing, designing, and documenting complex data models and supporting remediation efforts across financial systems, enterprise applications, databases, interfaces, and reporting solutions.

This role requires expertise in data modeling, financial systems, cost accounting, process mapping, and collaboration with technical and business stakeholders to support enterprise-wide system transformation efforts.

Project Background

This multi-year statewide modernization initiative is focused on transforming accounting and financial management systems. The environment currently includes over 1,500 impacted computing assets, including:

• Enterprise applications
• Interfaces
• Databases
• Automated processes
• Reporting programs

The Data Modeler will assist in mapping current project costing allocation processes to future-state financial processes aligned with the new enterprise financial management platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and document complex logical database designs and logical data models
• Create and maintain relational data definitions supporting enterprise system requirements
• Analyze data flow between business functions and technology systems
• Identify and resolve information flow and data content issues
• Translate business requirements into logical data models for current and future-state systems
• Identify opportunities to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity
• Combine technical and business data to produce clear documentation
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, and Application Architects
• Support agency remediation and modernization activities
• Participate in process mapping, data transformation, and enterprise data integration initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience in data modeling and logical database design
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Cost accounting
  • Chart of accounts
  • Financial transactions
• Experience writing complex queries involving multiple data sources
• Experience reading, creating, and updating data structures
• Experience working with include statements and relational data structures
• Experience using Visio or similar process mapping tools
• Knowledge of SCRUM/Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of ERP and financial systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating and interpreting Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)
• Experience documenting and communicating technical requirements
• Experience collaborating with Business Analysts to gather business requirements
• Ability to bridge communication gaps between technical and business teams
• Six Sigma certification or similar business analysis/process engineering certifications preferred

Required Skills

• Data Modeling
• Logical & Physical Database Design
• Financial Systems & ERP
• Cost Accounting
• SQL & Complex Queries
• Process Mapping
• Data Analysis
• Business Analysis
• SCRUM / Agile
• Technical Documentation
• Data Governance
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments
• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Sound decision-making capabilities

Work Environment

• First week onsite in Tallahassee, FL
• Eligible for 100% remote work after onboarding
• Long-term enterprise modernization initiative with cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information

This position supports a mission-critical financial transformation initiative and requires a highly analytical professional capable of bridging technical and business requirements in a complex enterprise environment.