Lead Data Architect (2026-0093)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services seeks a Lead Data Architect with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support its Network Solutions Division in Northern Virginia. The role requires extensive data engineering/analytics experience and a track record architecting cloud data platforms and production pipelines.

The candidate should hold ISSA/TS clearance, a Bachelor’s degree (or 10+ years IC experience), and lead initiatives across data governance, data models, and modern analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years IC experience in lieu.
• ISSA/TS
• Min. 10 years in data engineering/analytics with 5 years designing/delivering enterprise data architectures.
• Architected/delivered 3+ cloud data platforms.
• Designed 10+ enterprise data models (dimensional, Data Vault, etc.)
• Delivered/operated 25+ production pipelines with quality/orchestration.

Skills

Team leadership

Advanced analytics

Emerging technologies

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ISSA/TS clearance

Tools

Cloud data platforms

RBAC

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

Lead Data Architect with a current TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Network Solutions Division, based in Northern Virgnina.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or 10+ years IC experience in lieu)
• ISSA/TS
• Min. 10 years in data engineering/analytics, incl. 5 years designing/delivering enterprise data architectures
• Architected/delivered 3+ cloud data platforms
• Designed 10+ enterprise data models (dimensional, Data Vault, etc.)
• Delivered/operated 25+ production pipelines with quality/orchestration

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with cloud-based data management platforms
• Led data governance (catalog, RBAC, compliance)
• Team leadership
• Advanced analytics/data science certs
• Up-to-date with emerging technologies

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.