Job Description

Data Architect

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-10-02

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Database Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI With Poly

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

SAIC is seeking Data Architects to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (AD Ops) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the data architecture that underpins the MARS system
• Develop comprehensive data models, schemas, and storage solutions that ensure efficient data integration, retrieval, and analysis
• Establish data governance frameworks, standardize data definitions, and implement best practices to maintain data quality and consistency across the system
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with business requirements and to optimize performance, scalability, and security
• Guide the team in deploying advanced data management tools and technologies, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 10 years or more of related experience; Masters and 8 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
• Active Certification Security+, SecurityX/ CASP+, CCNP Security, CISSP, CISA, Cloud+, or CISM
• Extensive experience in leading the development of data architectures, optimizing database systems, and ensuring data governance
• Proficiency in data modeling, designing data pipelines, and integrating diverse data sources
• Strong understanding of big data technologies and enterprise data management

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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