Chief Data Architect with Security Clearance

WiSC Enterprises, LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WiSC Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Chief Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture and big data initiatives in support of mission and operational objectives. You will provide technical leadership for data integration, analytics, visualization, and data engineering across large-scale programs.

The role requires guiding engineering teams, translating requirements into scalable data systems, and ensuring high-quality data platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing Big Data architecture frameworks.
• Experience translating mission needs into data system and analytics requirements.
• Experience managing and integrating large-scale structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Experience supporting data visualization and analytic solution development.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data engineering and architecture principles.
• TS/SCI Poly

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise Big Data architecture frameworks.
• Translate mission and operational requirements into data systems, analytics, and visualization solutions.
• Design scalable data architectures supporting structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data environments.
• Guide engineering teams in developing data-centric solutions and analytic platforms.
• Support data ingestion, management, transformation, and visualization initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to extract operational insights from large and complex datasets.
• Develop strategies for managing high-volume and high-velocity data environments, including real-time data feeds.

Skills

Big Data architecture

Data integration

Analytics solutions

Data visualization

Enterprise data engineering

Stakeholder engagement

TS/SCI Poly

Education

Advanced degree in Data Science/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cloud-based big data ecosystems

Enterprise analytics platforms

Job description

Overview

The Chief Data Architect leads the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture and big data solutions supporting mission and operational objectives. This role provides technical leadership for large-scale data integration, analytics, visualization, and data engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise Big Data architecture frameworks.
• Translate mission and operational requirements into data systems, analytics, and visualization solutions.
• Design scalable data architectures supporting structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data environments.
• Guide engineering teams in developing data-centric solutions and analytic platforms.
• Support data ingestion, management, transformation, and visualization initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to extract operational insights from large and complex datasets.
• Develop strategies for managing high-volume and high-velocity data environments, including real-time data feeds.

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing Big Data architecture frameworks.
• Experience translating mission needs into data system and analytics requirements.
• Experience managing and integrating large-scale structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Experience supporting data visualization and analytic solution development.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data engineering and architecture principles.
• TS/SCI Poly

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting intelligence community or federal data modernization initiatives.
• Experience with cloud-based big data ecosystems and enterprise analytics platforms.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.