Chief Data/AI Engineer

About the role

The Chief Data/AI Engineer will oversee all enterprise data engineering and operations support, ensuring the delivery of four primary data functions across all applicable security enclaves. This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan (EDEOP), which governs all aspects of the WDP data lifecycle. This person will coordinate the activities of the data engineering, data operations, data tooling, and data governance teams to ensure a cohesive and effective data strategy. This person will establish data engineering standards and best practices, lead technical reviews of data solutions, and ensure integration of data components across the platform. This person will analyze data platform performance and recommend improvements, manage technical risks related to data engineering, and collaborate with program management to align data solutions with program objectives. This person will mentor junior data engineers, foster knowledge sharing across data disciplines, and stay current with emerging data technologies and methodologies. This person will develop strategic roadmaps for data platform evolution, establish metrics to measure data engineering effectiveness, and represent the data engineering function in cross-functional leadership forums.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: SECRET Security Clearance Required
• Certifications:
  • Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification (for Junior/Journeyman roles)
  • SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CCSP, CISSP (for Senior roles)
• Experience Levels:
  • Junior: 0–3 years of experience + Bachelor’s Degree
  • Journeyman: 4–7 years of experience + Bachelor’s Degree
  • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor’s Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset
• Professional proficiency in English is required
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Work Environment

Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone and printers) and/or occasional loud noise (airfield, large equipment). Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Up to 10% / occasional travel.

Benefits

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 – $181,000.