Data Architect (Ellucian Banner) – Baltimore, MD

Data Architect (Ellucian Banner) – Baltimore, MD 

About Us

Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II.

Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities.

Role And Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architecture supporting institutional reporting, analytics, and integrations.
• Analyze and document Ellucian Banner data models, tables, and relationships to support data-driven initiatives.
• Support data warehouse design and integration with reporting tools such as Cognos, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Provide technical documentation and training to support end users and IT staff.

Qualifications And Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, database design, or data engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner tables, data schema, and ERP integrations.
• Familiarity with reporting and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, etc.).
• Understanding of data governance, data modeling (ER/Dimensional), and metadata management.
• Knowledge of student information systems (SIS) and higher education data standards is a plus.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in higher education, with knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS), Finance, and HR.
• Experience with large-scale ERP platforms, particularly Ellucian's ecosystem.
• Strong technical background in solution delivery and data architecture.
• Expertise in data governance, data management, and data engineering is highly beneficial.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.