Senior Data Architect

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements enterprise-scale data architecture for NWS/RadarNext.
• Led system architecture, data integration, and interoperability with legacy and emerging sensor networks.
• Develops data models, ETL/ELT pipelines, and database strategies aligned with NOAA cloud migration goals.
• Supports both Radar Next and alignment with the Weather Service Enterprise Architecture.
• Aids in MRMS (Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor) evolution and integration.
• Might lead small teams and mentor junior architects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field, or equivalent.
• Masters preferred.
• Engineering background, cloud computing background to address both RadarNext (RN) and current NWS enterprise architecture.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, evolving requirements, and rapid pivots.
• Proactive, technically strong, and fast-moving.
• US Citizen to meet contract requirements.
• Successfully completed a government issued background investigation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits packages.
• Health care, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Schedule

Onsite - Norman, OK

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.