Principal Data Architect (Intelligence Center)

$157,000 - $235,000/Yr

MITRE Corporation - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Senior

Bethesda, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Data Architect at MITRE will provide subject matter expertise in data management and architecture to the Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Data Officer. This role involves advising on data architecture direction, developing and implementing data reference architecture, and serving as a strategic advisor to senior government officials. The position requires a deep understanding of data architecture principles and the ability to collaborate across various stakeholders to ensure data is securely accessible and interoperable.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Office of the IC Chief Data Officer on data architecture direction and trends.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement data reference architecture with input from the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.
• 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 reference architecture and management policy for the Intelligence Community.

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, Intelligence Community, and DoD data policies.
• Skills in communicating with executive and senior level government staff.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Flexible work environment