Job Description:The Data Analytics Architect leads the design, integration, and governance of data systems that enable advanced analytics, operational insights, and decision support for a government UAS/C-UAS program. The role builds and maintains the data architecture required to fuse sensor feeds, intelligence sources, operational telemetry, and system performance data into secure, scalable, and mission-ready analytics environments. This position collaborates with engineers, operators, analysts, and cybersecurity teams to ensure data solutions align with mission needs, technical constraints, and security requirements.
Job Description:
Specific Responsibilities: Data Architecture & Engineering- Design and maintain enterprise data architectures supporting UAS/C-UAS mission data, including sensor streams, radar feeds, RF signatures, telemetry, and intelligence datasets.
- Develop data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and ingestion frameworks for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
- Architect cloud, hybrid, or on-premises data environments compliant with government security and accreditation standards.
- Implement data models, schemas, and metadata structures optimized for analytics, machine learning, and real-time operational use.
Analytics & Decision Support- Enable advanced analytics capabilities, including threat detection models, pattern analysis, system performance metrics, and predictive analytics.
- Partner with data scientists and analysts to operationalize models and integrate them into mission workflows.
- Develop dashboards, analytic tools, and visualization frameworks that support leadership, operators, and interagency partners.
- Ensure analytic outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with mission priorities.
Data Governance & Security- Establish data governance policies, data quality standards, and lifecycle management processes.
- Ensure compliance with classification guidelines, OPSEC, cybersecurity requirements, and cross-domain data transfer rules.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure architectures, access controls, and monitoring.
- Maintain authoritative data catalogs, lineage documentation, and audit trails.
Program Integration & Stakeholder Engagement- Work closely with engineering, intelligence, and operational teams to understand mission needs and translate them into data requirements.
- Support test events, demonstrations, and field operations by ensuring data capture, storage, and analysis capabilities are mission-ready.
- Provide technical guidance to leadership on data strategy, emerging technologies, and system modernization.
- Collaborate with interagency partners, industry vendors, and integrators to align data architectures across systems and organizations.
Education and Typical Experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred plus 7+ years of experience.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing data architectures in technical, defense, aerospace, or government environments.
- Proficiency with modern data engineering tools and frameworks (e.g., SQL/NoSQL databases, data lakes, streaming platforms, cloud services).
- Strong understanding of analytics, machine learning workflows, and operational data requirements.
- Experience with secure system design, cybersecurity principles, and government accreditation processes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Secret, TS/SCI, or program-specific requirement).
Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements- Experience with UAS, C-UAS, radar systems, RF analytics, or sensor fusion.
- Familiarity with DoD or DHS data standards, tactical data links, and operational architectures.
- Experience with real-time data processing, edge computing, or distributed systems.
- Knowledge of geospatial data, intelligence data formats, or multi-INT fusion.
- Background in DevSecOps, containerization, or infrastructure-as-code.
Licenses and Certifications- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (required)
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions - Full-time, 40-hour workweek with flexibility for mission requirements.
- Travel: Candidates should be willing to travel / TDY away from their home location for up to 30% of a typical work year, potentially to international diplomatic facilities and high-threat environments. Typical deployments are expected to be 7-30 days, however candidates should be willing support deployments up to 90 days in special circumstances
- Physical requirements can include walking, climbing, crawling through small spaces, and standing or sitting for long periods of time.
- Must meet most stringent country medical clearance requirements. Position requires adherence to approved vaccination protocols as determined by location.
Security Clearance Requirement:An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
