A BI data architect defines and manages the data structures required to support the enterprise through the BI program. The data architect is a focal point for understanding data from the corporate perspective and representing the data so it can be understood uniformly throughout the company. This role supports multiple projects in building new data sets and data structures as required, and for managing the distribution, replication and archiving of data throughout the enterprise. This person will utilize a range of new design techniques optimized for BI data structures and must be capable of teaching these new techniques to the project level designers. The data architect must manage the balance of current and future needs in both design and content. He/she must also resolve semantic discrepancies in data definitions that arise among multiple sources and projects. While logical data modeling is a preferred skill, this role requires advanced skills in data design and physical implementation of databases. Accountable for the following: Develop information architecture. Manage current and future needs in data design and content. Resolve semantic discrepancies in data definitions that arise among multiple sources and projects. Gain consensus among users on common business data definitions.