Data Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

18d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a lead data architect for its national security team. The role uses extensive technical expertise to lead the design of data architecture solutions for big data analytics and help organizations collect, store, organize, and manage data assets. The data architect collaborates with business analysts and technology teams to resolve routine architecture issues and make recommendations about future data architecture development. The position shares technical expertise and best practices, using analytical or statistical languages such as Closure, Scala, Python, or R to design databases and applications. The lead guides a team in designing, defining, developing, and testing cloud solution components, and acts as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure requirements are met and solutions are delivered. The role supports process development and technological innovation for national security missions. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance. Booz Allen describes benefits that include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. The projected annualized compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000, with salary determined by factors including location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data analytics, data architecture, or data engineering.
5+ years of experience working directly with business stakeholders, IT organizations, and technical teams to develop and implement data solutions.
5+ years of experience leading data-focused initiatives involving analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or enterprise data management.
Experience recommending and implementing data solutions to address business and mission requirements.
Knowledge of an analytical or statistical language such as Closure, Scala, Python, or R.
Ability to work independently and execute technical efforts with minimal oversight.
Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a technology field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ColdFusion.
Master’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of data architecture solutions for big data analytics.
Collaborate with business analysts, technology teams, and project staff to resolve data architecture issues and recommend future architecture development.
Share technical expertise and introduce best practices.
Use analytical or statistical languages to design databases and applications.
Lead a team in designing, defining, developing, and testing cloud solution components.
Serve as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure requirements are met and solutions are delivered.
Establish processes and facilitate technological innovation.