CACI International

Data Architect

CACI International$131K — $290K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 13+ years of experience; relevant experience can substitute for degree
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Expertise in enterprise-scale data and infrastructure design
  • Experience in creating data architectures, models, and analytics solutions
  • Proficient in utilizing AI/ML for operational performance improvements
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and data governance principles
  • Familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks and processes
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures
  • Experience in conducting assessments and risk analyses for modernization initiatives
  • Proven leadership in technical decision-making and collaboration with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Leads identification and support of operational improvements and AI/ML automation
  • Establishes Capacity Management Plan to forecast and enhance performance
  • Defines capacity metrics for infrastructure planning and budgeting
  • Directs infrastructure architecture development in alignment with standards
  • Governs IT infrastructure standards and recommends technical solutions
  • Evaluates tools for long-term system planning and stability
  • Architects dashboards for real-time visibility into enterprise environment
  • Defines capacity management frameworks for monitoring resource usage
  • Leads service portfolio transformation integrating cloud services
  • Collaborates with architecture review boards on infrastructure development

Benefits

  • Unique flexible time off benefit
  • Access to robust learning resources
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness options
  • Retirement and financial support programs
  • Continual education opportunities
  • Emphasis on work-life balance and employee autonomy
  • Strong focus on character and innovation in corporate culture
Full Job Description
Job Title: Data Architect

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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This role is contingent upon award

Responsibilities:

  • Leads the proactive identification, evaluation, recommendation, and support of Government-approved operational improvements, AI/ML automation opportunities, and emerging technologies that enhance mission effectiveness, customer experience, cybersecurity, service quality, operational resilience, scalability, and cost efficiency across the GMOS enterprise

  • Establishes and governs the Capacity Management Plan (CMP) detailing current performance and utilization, forecasting future requirements, identifying capacity issues, and outlining strategic plans to enhance performance and meet business needs

  • Defines capacity utilization metrics to support infrastructure expansion planning and budgeting, utilizing advanced analytics and ML to predict resource needs and prevent performance degradation across all IT infrastructure, applications, and environments

  • Directs infrastructure architecture development ensuring alignment with DoS and Federal standards, translating architectural directions into support requirements including detailed impact assessments, risk analysis of proposed migrations, and supportability evaluations

  • Establishes and governs IT infrastructure standards aligned with DoS, Federal, and industry best practices, directing the research, design, and recommendation of processes and technical solutions to achieve standardization across the organization

  • Governs long-range system planning by evaluating and recommending tools and processes that enhance stability and functionality, comparing requirements against current and planned infrastructure architecture, and identifying opportunities to consolidate devices and services

  • Architects integrated dashboard solutions that deliver high-level, near-real-time visibility into enterprise environment health with the ability to analyze trends and metrics, ensuring mobile-friendly responsive interfaces compliant with Section 508 accessibility requirements

  • Defines capacity management frameworks establishing thresholds for all systems, continuously monitoring IT resource usage, and capturing trending information to forecast current and future capacity requirements integrated into monitoring systems

  • Leads service portfolio and catalog transformation by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing service opportunities that deliver measurable business value, integrating cloud-based services and emerging technologies with automated workflows and analytics

  • Directs cross-functional collaboration with DT/EA/CST through architecture review boards, ensuring all architecture development activities address security, privacy, and compliance requirements and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in infrastructure architecture

  • Provides technical/management leadership on major assignments, establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives, and directs activities with overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing

Qualifications:

Required –

  • BA/BS degree and 13+ years of related experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements

  • Active Secret clearance

  • Extensive experience designing, architecting, and governing enterprise-scale data, infrastructure, and/or technology solutions within complex IT environments

  • Demonstrated experience developing data architectures, models, integration strategies, and analytics solutions that enable enterprise reporting, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and informed decision-making

  • Experience leveraging advanced analytics, automation, AI/ML, or predictive modeling capabilities to identify trends, forecast requirements, and improve operational performance

  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, data governance, interoperability, system integration, and technology standardization across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments

  • Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks, tools, and service management processes, including capacity, performance, configuration, and service portfolio management

  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and mission requirements into scalable technical architectures, standards, roadmaps, and implementation strategies

  • Experience conducting architectural assessments, technology evaluations, impact analyses, and technical risk assessments for enterprise modernization and migration initiatives

  • Proven ability to provide SME-level technical leadership, influence architecture and technology decisions, and collaborate with senior technical, cybersecurity, program, and Government stakeholders

Desired –

  • Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$131,800 - $290,000

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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