Chief Data Architect

SAIC - McLean, VA

Full-time - Director

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC is seeking a Chief Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of a Big Data framework for the Intelligence Community. This role involves translating mission needs into system requirements, managing diverse data types, and utilizing advanced analytics and data science tools to extract insights from large datasets. The Chief Data Architect will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deploy solutions that enhance data visualization and analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define a Big Data implementation framework.
• Translate mission needs into Big Data system, analytic, and visualization tools requirements.
• Design and guide engineering solutions for data exploration and visualization.
• Manage digital data from various providers, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Develop, test, and deploy advanced analytic and data science tools.
• Utilize machine learning and statistical methods for predictive and prescriptive modeling.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data analytics, software engineering, or related technical field.
• A minimum of five years of hands-on experience with Big Data applications, such as Hadoop.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a government mission Data Exploitation environment.
• Experience supporting a cloud computing environment (private, hybrid, and/or public).
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional technology teams.
• Experience with major programming/scripting languages like Java, Linux, C++, PHP, Ruby, Python, and/or R.
• Experience with ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, and/or Pentaho.
• Experience designing solutions for large data warehouses with cluster and parallel architecture.

Benefits

• Ongoing application acceptance with no deadline for submission.