Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
We are seeking a Data Architect to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
What You'll Be Doing- Design, deploy, and manage an organization's data architecture to ensure it supports strategic mission goals and vision.
- Create a supporting vision and blueprint for data management systems, from initial design to long-term maintenance of the data environment.
- Develop an overall short term (next 2 years) and long term (5-7 year) organizational data strategy aligned with business or mission processes and strategic mission goals.
- Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models to guide data structure and flow.
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technical functionality and ensure data accessibility.
- Implement and audit security measures to protect data integrity and ensure compliance with governance policies.
- Plan and execute large-scale data solutions.
- Manage the end-to-end data lifecycle, from platform selection to testing and implementation.
What You BringBasic Requirements:- Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience
- Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
- Must be proficient in SQL development, database administration, and both RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) or equivalent.
- Must have a mastery of visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau or equivalent to present complex data insights.
- Must have strong coding skills for automation and data manipulation like Python, Java, C/C++, Perl or equivalent.
- Must have experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Must have an understanding of Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and predictive modeling.
- Must be familiar with MBSE and incorporating AI into legacy systems to streamline data output
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:- Have a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification
- Have 1, or more, Cloud-Specific Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Data Engineer.
- Have a Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP) Data Engineer certification
- Be an Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional.
Why LaunchTech?LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to shape the long-term data strategy and architecture supporting the nation's missile defense mission.
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
- And more
Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.
