Solution Architect- Data & AI (Public Trust) CTJ

Within Microsoft Federal , our diverse team includes solution architects, data scientists, consultants, sales, and business leaders who serve our Federal government customer, including organizations in the Intelligence Community, National Security, Defense and Federal civilian agencies. Microsoft Federal Consulting Services is dedicated to delivering on Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.At Microsoft , we share knowledge, experiences, and resources to help each other achieve our career goals and grow both professionally and personally. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds who exhibit passion, technical competence, and experience in services delivery with complex projects or environments. Experience in this role will provide great opportunities to interact with pre-release versions, collaborate with product group engineering teams and improve future versions of Microsoft products as a subject matter expert.Our Civilian Business Unit is seeking a Solution Architect with passion for data analytics with experience in Modern Data Warehouse, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Platform, Business Intelligence, and Data Visualization with hands-on experience leveraging these platforms in the US Federal sector. The ideal candidate will need experience working with external/internal US Federal Civilian customers delivering Azure-based data analytics solutions that drive strong business impact.ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:Our Solution Architects work within a team of project managers, data scientists and consultants to deliver Azure cloud data analytics consulting engagements; typical responsibilities include:Educating our customers and partners on the power data analytics using the Azure Cloud

Interacting with senior executives and key stakeholders in our customers to formulate data analytics solutions that address challenges facing their organizations

Developing and maintaining a high level of technical proficiency in Azure cloud data analytics and AI/ML services

Creating and sharing IP that leverages Azure cloud data analytics services

Engagement activities will require the ideal candidate to demonstrate:Extensive prior experience in Big Data, modern data warehouse, business intelligence, data ingestion & transformation (ETL/ELT), IOT, analytics model and data visualization

Background in integration of data analytics into applications and systems

Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic environment with multiple interactions across teams with different backgrounds ranging from sales and services to research teams

Professional experience in a consulting or IT services organization

OtherEmbody our culture and values

QualificationsRequired Qualifications :Minimum of 8-10 years of work experience in the data analytics field with emphasis in cloud data platforms, Big Data, modern data warehouse, business intelligence, data ingestion & transformation (ETL/ELT), IOT, analytics model and data visualization

Five (5) years of experience applying analytics tools/technologies in cloud computing environments

Five (5) years of experience working with U.S. Federal customers.

Preferred Qualifications:Previous experiene in pre-sales life-cycle through scoping, estimation and demonstration.

Ability to work independently as well as in teams of diverse disciplines and backgrounds

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills

Experience delivering results through collaboration across disciplines, feature teams, and partners

Experience in estimating, scoping effort, and writing effective statements of work that clearly set expectations and limit risk

Demonstrated excellence at presenting complex development topics to both business executive and technical personnel.

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

US Citizenship: The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.Public Trust Clearance : The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have a U.S. Public Trust Position authorization. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.Cloud Screening : Candidates must be able to successfully complete and pass a Microsoft Cloud background screening. Required Cloud Screenings will be administered on a recurring bi-annual basis.The salary for this role in the state of Colorado is between $131,900 to $197,500. At Microsoft, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role.Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and fitness benefits, among others.Candidates selected for this position must comply with Federal Executive Order 14042 mandating that federal contractors and subcontractors receive the COVID-19 vaccine by being fully vaccinated before their date of hire or work with Microsoft to receive an approved religious or medical accommodation.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest) .Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. ,