Data Architect Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin is seeking a seasoned Data Architect, Team Lead to act as a servant leader for a high-performing data management team. In this role, you will define, design, and govern enterprise-wide data solutions, ensure compliance with DoD/SOFSA policies, and serve as the central point of contact for all data-related support requests. You will partner with data stewards, program managers, and the Data Governance Council to deliver secure, high-quality data that drives mission-critical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and govern enterprise-wide data solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/SOFSA policies.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all data-related support requests.
• Partner with data stewards, program managers, and the Data Governance Council.
• Design solutions considering computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and overall cybersecurity principles.
• Apply data mining, data warehousing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence theory/principles.
• Implement data labeling governance to improve discoverability and understandability.
• Understand and select appropriate cloud deployment models (private, public, hybrid) and the differences between on-premises and off-premises environments.
• Utilize Agile Methodology for systems development.
• Develop or recommend analytic approaches for problems with incomplete information or no precedent.
• Use outlier identification and removal techniques.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience with data administration and data standardization policies and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI]).
• Strong knowledge of programming language structures/logic and query languages such as SQL and object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with secure coding techniques.

Skills

Desired Skills

• IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D) – Advanced
• Oracle / SQL Server – Advanced (schema design, performance tuning)
• Microsoft Power BI Report Server – Proficient
• Deltek COBRA – Working knowledge
• Microsoft SharePoint – Working knowledge
• SAP – Working knowledge
• Teamcenter – Working knowledge
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell) – Basic to intermediate
• Data modeling & metadata management tools – Advanced
• ETL/ELT Design (e.g., Informatica, Talend) – Preferred
• Data Mesh Architecture – Familiarity
• Analytical Database Creation – Experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $133,500.00 - $247,900.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based and not guaranteed)

For Washington state applicants only:

• Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
• Represented full-time employees: accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
• PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.