Chief Data/AI Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking a Chief Data/AI Engineer to oversee enterprise data engineering and operations, ensuring governance, standards, and cohesive strategy across platforms. You will lead technical reviews, drive data lifecycle improvements, and align data solutions with program objectives in a collaborative, cross-functional setting.

The role requires security clearance, seniority or Journeyman levels, and strong communication in English, with focus on data tooling, governance, and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data engineering and operations support across the data lifecycle.
• Coordinate data engineering, data operations, data tooling and governance teams.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and establish metrics to measure data engineering effectiveness.
• Mentor junior data engineers and drive knowledge sharing across data disciplines.

Skills

Security clearance awareness

English proficiency

Self-starter mindset

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Chief Data/AI Engineer will oversee all enterprise data engineering and operations support, ensuring the delivery of four primary data functions across all applicable security enclaves. This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan (EDEOP), which governs all aspects of the WDP data lifecycle. This person will coordinate the activities of the data engineering, data operations, data tooling, and data governance teams to ensure a cohesive and effective data strategy. This person will establish data engineering standards and best practices, lead technical reviews of data solutions, and ensure integration of data components across the platform. This person will analyze data platform performance and recommend improvements, manage technical risks related to data engineering, and collaborate with program management to align data solutions with program objectives. This person will mentor junior data engineers, foster knowledge sharing across data disciplines, and stay current with emerging data technologies and methodologies. This person will develop strategic roadmaps for data platform evolution, establish metrics to measure data engineering effectiveness, and represent the data engineering function in cross-functional leadership forums.

SECRET Security Clearance Required

• Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification (for Junior/Journeyman roles)
• SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CCSP, CISSP (for Senior roles)

We are actively seeking multiple levels: Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree Good communication skills, self-starter mindset. Professional proficiency in English is required. Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment: Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel: Up to 10%/ Occasional travel. Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 - $181,000.