Data Architect
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Job Description
Design and manage enterprise data architecture with a focus on Air Force Logistics Systems. Collaborate with engineers and government stakeholders for scalable and secure data solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of end-to-end data architecture frameworks (e.g., databases, data warehouses, data lakes) supporting enterprise IT systems
- Define API-first, microservices-based integration architectures to modernize legacy interfaces
- Establish metadata-driven data frameworks, including schema standards, data contracts, and reusable pipeline design
- Define data models, canonical schemas, and data standards aligned to DoD requirements
- Architect data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines
- Lead development of data governance, quality, and validation frameworks, including AI/ML-enabled data cleansing approaches
- Optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations
- Evaluate and recommend data technologies and tools
- Guide as-is/to-be data architecture analysis, interface design, and system integration strategy
- Mentor data engineers and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices
Requirements:
- Experience with U.S. Air Force logistics systems
- Strong proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Strong expertise in data modeling, schema design, and enterprise data architecture
- Experience developing and maintaining data models
- Proficiency in data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query)
- Experience with ETL processes and tools and large-scale data integration
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, GovCloud) and cloud-native architectures
- Experience with API-based and event-driven data integration architectures
- Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills
- Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 10+ years’ experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or comparable academic discipline
- Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401K
- Short/long-term disability insurance
- Generous PTO package
- Fun and engaging culture
- Training opportunities


















