Lead Data & Architecture Authority

IMAGINEEER LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

A federal consulting firm in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Lead Data Analyst & Architecture professional to oversee the implementation of secure data environments supporting federal health and defense missions. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience with DoD or federal agencies, focusing on data governance and compliance with federal statutes. This role offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and flexible work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture within DoD or federal civilian agencies.
• Proven implementation of zero-trust architecture and ICAM integration.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee deployment of IL4/IL5-compliant cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with various federal regulations.
• Brief senior government officials on compliance posture.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

RMF accreditation

NIST 800-series controls

Zero-trust architecture

Technical writing

Public Trust Clearance

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About this Role

Imagineeer is seeking a Lead Data Analyst & Architecture professional to serve as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and implementing secure, compliant, enterprise-scale data environments in support of federal health and defense missions.

This role requires deep expertise in regulatory compliance, cybersecurity controls, federal records management, and enterprise data governance within classified and controlled environments. The selected candidate will ensure all architectural decisions align with DoD cybersecurity policies, federal data protection statutes, and auditability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee deployment of IL4/IL5-compliant cloud lakehouse or data mesh environments
• Ensure alignment with: DoD Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes, FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines, CMMC requirements
• Implement attribute-based access control (ABAC) and role-based access control (RBAC) integrated with DoD ICAM systems
• Establish cryptographic data integrity and provenance tracking mechanisms
• Ensure compliance with: HIPAA, DoD 5400.11-R (DoD Privacy Program), Federal Records Act (FRA), NARA retention and disposition schedules
• Lead data governance board activities and establish enterprise data standards
• Develop automated audit logging, monitoring, and traceability controls for all data access events
• Design secure ingestion pipelines integrating systems such as: MHS GENESIS, TRICARE, United States Transportation Command
• Oversee AI/ML model governance including explainability, bias assessment, and operational validation
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation and security package development
• Brief senior government officials on compliance posture, risk mitigation strategies, and audit readiness

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture within DoD or federal civilian agencies
• Demonstrated experience supporting RMF accreditation and ATO processes
• Deep familiarity with NIST 800-series controls and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Experience designing secure IL4/IL5 cloud architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or equivalent)
• Proven implementation of zero-trust architecture and ICAM integration
• Experience establishing enterprise data governance frameworks
• Experience supporting federal records compliance and automated retention controls
• Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities for compliance artifacts
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Experience supporting Military Health System modernization
• Experience in healthcare data compliance environments
• Familiarity with distributed ledger or cryptographic hashing for data integrity
• Experience implementing continuous monitoring dashboards
• Experience integrating AI governance frameworks into federal environments
• Knowledge of cross-domain data sharing controls and coalition interoperability
• Strong executive communication and audit response experience
• Active DOD Clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Flexible work from home options available.