SAIC

Data Support Team Lead

SAIC$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 14+ years experience; Master's with 12+ years; PhD/JD with 9+ years.
  • TS/SCI Clearance is mandatory.
  • Proven experience leading technical teams in data engineering processes.
  • Proficient in architecting scalable data solutions using Databricks Medallion Architecture.
  • Strong background in data compliance and secure operations.
  • Effective stakeholder communication skills throughout the data lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise in data engineering, solution architecture, and data operations.
  • Specialize in scalable architectures like Databricks Medallion Architecture and manage data pipelines.
  • Ensure efficient and secure data operations while adhering to compliance standards.
  • Design and develop solutions for complex application and system administration challenges.
  • Conduct systems management and integration activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data and AI solutions.
  • Potential for remote work pending Government approval.
  • Involvement in enterprise-scale mission objectives for substantial impact.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026.
Positions are contingent pending contract award.

Place of Performance: The work will be performed in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise in data engineering, solution architecture, and data operations, focused on enabling seamless data ingestion, transformation, and delivery while interfacing directly with stakeholders throughout the Data Lifecycle Management.


  • Specialize in scalable architectures like Databricks Medallion Architecture, data agreements, and repeatable processes to rapidly build and manage data pipelines.


  • Use deep expertise in data policy, compliance, and agentics to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable data operations, delivering value to users at scale.


  • Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.


  • Perform systems management and integration functions.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
  • TS/SCI Clearance is required


  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

    • Expertise in leading technical teams in data engineering, including data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes


    • Expertise in data engineering, including data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes


    • Ability to architect scalable data solutions using frameworks such as Databricks Medallion Architecture


    • Strong understanding of data policy, compliance requirements, and secure data operations


    • Proficiency in designing and developing solutions for complex application, system administration, and network issues


    • Experience with systems management and integration functions


    • Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration throughout the data lifecycle


    • Capability to implement repeatable processes for building and managing data pipelines


    • Analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing technical challenges


    Preferred Certifications

    The following certifications are considered a plus:

    AWS

    • AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate


    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional


    • AWS Certified Security - Specialty


    Databricks
    • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
    • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional

    • Databricks Certified Apache Spark Developer


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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