Chief Data/AI Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care contributions

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a Chief Data/AI Engineer in the United States to lead enterprise data engineering and operations. The role drives the EDEOP, coordinates data teams, and aligns data solutions with program objectives while mentoring junior engineers and advancing data technologies.

The position requires SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and US work authorization. Salary ranges and benefits reflect a comprehensive data-centric leadership track at Avalore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Clearance: SECRET required for this role.
• US work authorization; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise data engineering and operations across security enclaves.
• Prepare and execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan (EDEOP).
• Coordinate data engineering, operations, tooling, and governance teams.
• Establish data standards and best practices; review data solutions.
• Mentor junior data engineers and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for data platform evolution.

Skills

Good communication

Self-starter

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,phoneand 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 employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, 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.