Logistics Management Institute

Senior Data Strategist, Mission Platforms - Clearance Required

Logistics Management Institute$101K — $174K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, analytical, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Ten or more years of experience in data strategy, technical product delivery, enterprise data management, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience moving a data platform or data capability from strategy into operational use.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, data products, and platform adoption.
  • Experience translating ambiguous mission needs into actionable priorities and measurable outcomes.
  • Strong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Own the data strategy, operating model, and adoption roadmap for an enterprise mission platform.
  • Translate user workflows and organizational priorities into platform and data-product requirements.
  • Establish practical approaches to data ownership, stewardship, quality, access, and lifecycle management.
  • Define success measures and use them to guide platform priorities and adoption.
  • Work with engineering, product, security, and mission stakeholders to align delivery with user needs.
  • Lead discovery sessions, executive briefings, and organizational change activities.
  • Identify barriers to adoption and drive decisions that improve how data is managed and used.

Benefits

  • Engaging in a pivotal role shaping data strategy for the U.S. Army.
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of mission and technology.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams including engineering, product, and security stakeholders.
  • Potential for professional growth within a military-focused organization.
Full Job Description
Overview

LMI is seeking a Senior Data Strategist to shape how a U.S. Army organization manages, adopts, and uses its enterprise data platform.

 

This role operates at the intersection of mission, data, technology, and product adoption. The Senior Data Strategist will turn complex organizational needs into an executable data strategy, establish practical governance, and ensure the platform delivers measurable value to its users.

 

Responsibilities
  • Own the data strategy, operating model, and adoption roadmap for an enterprise mission platform.
  • Translate user workflows and organizational priorities into platform and data-product requirements.
  • Establish practical approaches to data ownership, stewardship, quality, access, and lifecycle management.
  • Define success measures and use them to guide platform priorities and adoption.
  • Work with engineering, product, security, and mission stakeholders to align delivery with user needs.
  • Lead discovery sessions, executive briefings, and organizational change activities.
  • Identify barriers to adoption and drive decisions that improve how data is managed and used.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, analytical, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Ten or more years of experience in data strategy, technical product delivery, enterprise data management, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience moving a data platform or data capability from strategy into operational use.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, data products, and platform adoption.
  • Experience translating ambiguous mission needs into actionable priorities and measurable outcomes.
  • Strong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Experience supporting a Department of Defense customer.
  • Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting the U.S. Army.
  • Experience with cloud-based or enterprise data platforms.
  • Familiarity with Palantir Foundry, Army Vantage, or comparable platforms.
  • Experience in technical product management, platform strategy, or deployment strategy.
  • Familiarity with recognized data-management and governance frameworks.

Target salary range: $101,000 - 174,000

 

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. 

Job LocationsUS-VA-Newport News

About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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