Principal Data Architect (Intelligence Center) NEW

$157,000 - $235,000/Yr

MITRE Corporation - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Data Architect at MITRE Corporation plays a crucial role in advising the Office of the IC Chief Data Officer on data architecture direction and trends. This position involves developing, coordinating, and implementing data reference architecture while collaborating with various stakeholders across the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. The role requires a deep understanding of data architecture principles and the ability to bridge technical expertise with government mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Office of the IC Chief Data Officer on data architecture direction and trends.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement data reference architecture.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on data architecture to senior government officials.
• Interface between technical experts and government to align mission needs with policy decisions.
• Work on data management policy to serve the Intelligence Community's current and future needs.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 8 years with a Master's; 5 years with a Ph.D.; or equivalent experience.
• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Demonstrated data architecture skills with examples of previously developed architectures.
• Experience and understanding of data mesh principles.
• Knowledge of US federal data architecture standards and policies.
• Experience developing IC or DoD data architecture.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience supporting a chief data officer.
• Experience working with senior government officials managing competing equities.
• Experience coordinating complex concepts across diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of National Security and Intelligence Community data policies.
• Skills in communicating with executive and senior level government staff.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Flexible work environment
• Career growth opportunities