Data Architect IRES - HSV

About the role

The Data Architect supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This senior-level position bridges the gap between business requirements and technical execution, designing, deploying, and managing an organization's data architecture to ensure it supports strategic mission goals and vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop an overall short-term (next 2 years) and long-term (5-7 year) organizational data strategy aligned with business or mission processes and strategic mission 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 or more years of general (full-time) work experience (may be reduced with completion of advanced education).
• 5 or more years of directly related experience.
• 1 or more years of experience working 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) or equivalent.
• Mastery of visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or equivalent to present complex data insights.
• Strong coding skills for automation and data manipulation like 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 to streamline data output.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification (desired).
• 1 or more 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).

Pay

$160,000 – $210,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Schedule

• Day shift.
• Travel required up to 10% of the time.

Resumes must be submitted in month and year format. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.