AI/DataDCWF 653
Data Architect
Designs and documents an organization's data architecture and data models to support data management, integration, governance, and analytics.
Baseline certifications for this role
No single commercial certification is the baseline for this work role in our mapping. Roles like this are typically qualified through education or DoD-provided training rather than a commercial exam. Confirm the accepted foundational options for your proficiency level in the Qualification Matrix v2.1.
Proficiency levels — what changes
Moving Basic to Advanced shifts from building data models against requirements to owning enterprise data architecture and governance across integration and analytics.
Basic
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the work role's tasks. Entry-level qualification options apply.
Intermediate
Contributes to and applies the work role's tasks with growing independence.
Advanced
Develops, reviews, and approves the work role's tasks. A cascading rule applies: an option that qualifies at a higher proficiency level also qualifies at the lower levels.
Data Architect & DoD 8140 — FAQ
What certification qualifies for DCWF Data Architect 653?
No commercial certification from the baseline list is mapped to work role 653. Qualification is via education and data-architecture training rather than commercial cyber certs.