Principal Data Architect (Intelligence Center)

$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 plays a crucial role in advising the Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Data Officer on data architecture direction and trends. This position involves developing and implementing data reference architecture while collaborating with various stakeholders across the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. The role requires a strategic advisor who can bridge the gap between technical experts and government officials, ensuring that mission needs align with achievable policy outcomes.

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 in the IC Chief Data Office.
• Interface between technical experts and government officials to align mission needs with policy decisions.
• Work on data management policy designed to serve current and future needs of 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 degree; 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 architecture policies.
• Experience in data interoperability concepts and implementation.
• 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
• Flexibility and collaboration in the workplace
• Career growth opportunities