Data Architect

Data Architect position supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This senior-level role bridges business requirements and technical execution, focusing on designing, deploying, and managing data architecture to align with strategic mission goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term (next 2 years) and long-term (5-7 year) organizational data strategies aligned with business or mission processes and strategic goals.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models to guide data structure and flow.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technical functionality and ensure data accessibility.
• Implement and audit security measures to protect data integrity and ensure compliance with governance policies.
• Plan and execute large-scale data solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end data lifecycle, from platform selection to testing and implementation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of general full-time work experience (may be reduced with advanced education).
• 5+ years of directly related experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a management or leadership role.
• Proficiency in SQL development, database administration, and both RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Mastery of visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
• Strong coding skills for automation and data manipulation (Python, Java, C/C++, Perl, or equivalent).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and predictive modeling.
• Familiarity with MBSE and incorporating AI into legacy systems.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification (desired).
• Cloud-Specific Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Data Engineer (desired).
• Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP) Data Engineer certification (desired).
• Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (desired).

Benefits

• Supplemental insurance plans: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and others.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K retirement plan with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical/leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach for consultants.

Pay

$180,000 - $210,000 per year.

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.