Senior Data & Technology Architect

Ignite Digital•Arlington, VA

4d•$150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within. Ignite Digital is seeking a Senior Data & Technology Architect to support a U.S. Navy client in data, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technology initiatives. The Senior Data & Technology Architect will provide technical consulting and advisory support to customer leadership and project teams, helping evaluate emerging technologies, identify capability gaps, develop solution approaches, and translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations. The role requires the ability to work across both strategic and tactical levels, from advising senior stakeholders to developing detailed technical analyses, requirements, architecture artifacts, white papers, presentations, and other deliverables. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and consulting experience, while remaining actively engaged in execution and delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, data science, or related field
10+ years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture, data strategy, digital transformation, technology delivery, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience providing technology consulting or advisory services to senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of modern data and technology environments, including several of the following: Data architecture and data platforms, Cloud technologies, Data integration and interoperability, AI/ML and generative AI, Analytics and business intelligence, Enterprise architecture, Data governance, Automation, Digital transformation
Experience developing technical strategies, roadmaps, architecture concepts, requirements, or solution approaches
Experience conducting technical research and translating findings into actionable recommendations
Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality technical documentation, white papers, presentations, and executive-level communications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills
Knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and responsible AI considerations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an ambiguous, evolving environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability and willingness to remain hands-on and directly contribute to technical and consulting deliverables

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance
Master's degree in a technical, analytical, or business discipline
PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, or related certification
Department of Defense or U.S. Navy experience
Experience supporting a Chief Data Office, Chief Information Office, or enterprise technology organization
Experience with AWS/GovCloud, Databricks, Palantir Foundry, Kubernetes, or comparable platforms
Experience with Digital Twin architectures or advanced modeling and simulation
Familiarity with DMBOK, DCAM, CDMC, TOGAF, or comparable industry frameworks
Experience with AI governance, model risk, explain-ability, bias, monitoring, or responsible AI.
Experience developing technology roadmaps or implementing emerging technology capabilities

Responsibilities

Provide technical consulting and advisory support to senior customer stakeholders on data, AI/ML, digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies
Research and evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices and assess their applicability to customer mission requirements
Analyze current-state technology, data, and business processes to identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities
Develop future-state technology concepts, architectures, capability assessments, roadmaps, and implementation recommendations
Support data and AI initiatives, including data integration, data platforms, analytics, machine learning, generative AI, automation, and digital twin capabilities
Evaluate data architecture, interoperability, governance, security, privacy, data quality, and access considerations
Translate business and mission requirements into technical requirements and solution approaches
Collaborate with enterprise architects, engineers, data specialists, program managers, and subject matter experts to develop and validate solutions
Develop technical documentation, white papers, concept papers, executive briefings, presentations, process flows, requirements, and other customer deliverables
Conduct working sessions, stakeholder meetings, technical discussions, and executive briefings
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical, operational, managerial, and executive audiences
Support development of prototypes, proofs of concept, demonstrations, and other technical experiments as required
Support project planning, task management, coordination, and delivery activities
Identify opportunities to apply technology and process improvements to address customer challenges and mission needs
Maintain awareness of evolving customer requirements and emerging technology opportunities
Perform hands-on analysis, research, documentation, and technical work as required to support customer objectives