External Job Posting Title Lead Data Migration Architect

Peraton; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Lead Data Migration Architect to serve as the primary interface with the U.S. Government customer, providing senior technical leadership for data architecture, migration, and database-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes technical execution with PM oversight, across enterprise repositories and mission-critical systems. The candidate will guide efforts using Python, SQL, Java, and Linux, ensuring data integrity, security compliance, and timely delivery while coordinating

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience, incl. 5 years in PM for large efforts and 2 years in IC.
• Strong experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Hands-on or oversight experience with Linux, Python, SQL, and Java.
• Proven data-migration leadership across enterprise repositories.
• Past success delivering projects on time with dispersed teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and IC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform data migration across enterprise repositories with data integrity and compliance.
• Guide development and migration using Python, SQL, Java, and Linux.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to modernize workflows and storage.
• Align solutions with mission requirements, security constraints, and IC governance.
• Provide troubleshooting, performance tuning, and enhancements for mission-critical apps.
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements across the program.
• Act as Program Manager for a small team of analysts across full lifecycle analyses.

Skills

Data Migration

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Python

SQL

Java

Linux

Team Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

12+ years of experience

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Linux

Python

SQL

Java

Job description

Responsibilities

The Lead Data Migration Architect will serve as the primary interface between the contractor and U.S. Government customer, while also providing senior-level technical leadership supporting data-centric mission systems. This role combines traditional leadership responsibilities with hands-on oversight of data architecture, migration, and database-driven solutions. The position is weighted toward technical execution with project management oversight.

Primary Technical Responsibilities

• Lead and perform data migration efforts across enterprise data repositories, ensuring data integrity, continuity, and compliance with customer standards.
• Demonstrated implementation experience performing data migration efforts between legacy and new data repositories, specifically within Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
• Guide development and migration efforts leveraging Python, SQL, Java, and Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to modernize and optimize data workflows, pipelines, and storage solutions.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements, security constraints, and IC data governance policies.
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system enhancements for mission-critical applications.
• Drive technical innovation, automation, and efficiency improvements across the program.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead as the Program Manager a small team of analysts and manage all phases of a full lifecycle analysis and mission support program.
• Serve as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), and senior government stakeholders.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and performance across multiple projects and task areas.
• Coordinate staffing actions, including identifying, onboarding, and managing qualified personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and contractual requirements.
• Provide status reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and resolution of programmatic issues.
• Foster strong relationships with Government Technical Managers (GTMs) and key stakeholders.
• Anticipate mission changes and support contract modifications or re-scoping efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience, including 5 years of project management experience supporting efforts of similar size and scope, and at least 2 years of management experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
• Strong experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Hands-on or oversight-level experience with Linux environments, Python, SQL, and Java
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting data migration efforts between enterprise repositories
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and resolving complex issues
• Demonstrated experience managing dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of IC customer processes, policies, and mission environments

Desired

• Experience driving automation and process optimization initiatives
• PMP certification or master’s degree
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior government stakeholders

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.