Lead Data Architect

UIC Alaska•Fort Belvoir, VA

50d

About The Position

LEAD DATA ARCHITECT (ARDAP): Bowhead is seeking a Lead Data Architect for the upcoming Army Data and Analytics Platform (ARDAP) effort located at Fort Belvoir, VA. ARDAP's mission is to accelerate Army leader informed decisions and war-fighter mission accomplishment by ensuring real-time availability of command and logistics information & data. This is a fast paced job managing subject matter experts and IT professionals advising executive level personnel on financial, technical, and other high-level policy areas.

Requirements

BA/S in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline or Equivalent is required - MA/MS preferred.
Ten (10+) years of experience of relevant technical experience.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or equivalent.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

MA/MS preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise data solutions, including data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL pipelines.
Provide strong proficiency with data modeling, database design, and SQL optimization.
Demonstrate familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms and their data services.
Experience with metadata management, data cataloging, and data governance practices.
Lead development and implementation of analytics solutions to solve business problems and optimize mission execution.
Provide guidance in applying appropriate algorithms, solutions, and data science techniques.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver scalable and secure data solutions in alignment with DoD requirements.
Develop and document data models, data flows, and database schemas to support system functionality, integration, and reporting needs.
Lead the design and implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data processing and storage.
Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
Develop and manage System Interface Agreements (SIAs) to support seamless data exchange across systems.
Implement metadata management and create data catalogs to enhance data discoverability and usability.
Support the development of scalable data solutions to handle high-volume, complex datasets.
Collaborate with program stakeholders, technical teams, and functional SMEs to define data requirements and solutions.
Provide technical leadership to data engineers and developers, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices.
Engage with leadership to present data strategies, road-maps, and technical designs, bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Mentor junior team members and provide training to enhance their skills in data architecture and related technologies.