Data Architect

The Opportunity:

For an organization to transform in today’s digital world, it needs to properly collect, store, and organize its data. Effective data management can enable more efficient operations, yielding more growth. As a data architect, you know how to apply your creative-thinking and analytical mindset to help organizations manage their data assets. We’re looking for an experienced data architect like you to deliver leading-edge solutions for the U.S. Air Force client, providing combat air, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for global air, space, and cyberspace operations.

As a data architect on our team, you’ll use your extensive technical expertise to design data architecture solutions and implement robust, scalable data architectures that empowers our data scientists and analysts to extract maximum value from massive ISR datasets in support of critical intelligence gathering and analysis activities.

In this role, you’ll guide your team as it designs, defines, develops, and tests cloud solution components, and you’ll serve as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure that requirements are met, and solutions are delivered. With your drive to establish processes and lead technological innovation, you’ll make a lasting impact on how the client delivers airpower for the defense of the nation and our allies, and conducts offensive air operations, as directed.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• Experience designing and implementing data architectures for big data processing and advanced analytics applications
• Experience with cloud platforms, including AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or GCP
• Experience working with data scientists and analysts to translate data needs into actionable data architecture solutions
• Experience with data modeling techniques, ETL and ELT processes, and scripting languages, including Python
• Knowledge of data warehousing, data lakes, data governance principles, and data security best practices
• Knowledge of big data technologies, data management tools, and data quality measurement techniques
• Ability to lead and influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical disciplines
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a CS or IT field and 5+ years of experience as a data architect, or 7+ years of experience as a data architect in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Knowledge of the ISR domain and its unique data challenges
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.