Mission-Critical Data Architect - AI/ML & Cloud

CACI International Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise-scale data and infrastructure solutions for the GMOS contract with the Department of State.

You will guide a high-performing team, translate complex requirements into scalable architectures, and ensure security, privacy, and compliance. This role emphasizes capacity planning, analytics, AI/ML opportunities, and integrated dashboards with real-time visibility, all while aligning with DoS standards and federal

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 13+ years of related experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience designing, architecting, and governing enterprise-scale data/infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with data architectures, models, integration strategies, and analytics for enterprise reporting.
• Experience using analytics, automation, AI/ML, or predictive modeling to forecast requirements.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, data governance, interoperability, and cloud/hybrid environments.
• Experience with ITSM frameworks and capacity/performance/configuration/service portfolio management.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures and roadmaps.
• Experience with architectural assessments and modernization migrations.
• SME-level technical leadership and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads evaluation of operational improvements, AI/ML automation opportunities, and emerging technologies.
• Establishes and governs Capacity Management Plan detailing current performance and forecasting future requirements.
• Defines capacity utilization metrics to support planning and budgeting using analytics and ML.
• Directs infrastructure architecture development aligned with DoS and Federal standards.
• Governs IT infrastructure standards for standardization across the organization.
• Governs long-range system planning and consolidation opportunities.
• Architects integrated dashboard solutions with real-time visibility and Section 508 compliance.
• Defines capacity management frameworks and monitors resource usage across systems.
• Leads service portfolio transformation, integrating cloud services with automated workflows.
• Directs cross-functional collaboration through architecture review boards ensuring security and compliance.
• Provides technical leadership on major assignments with staffing and budgeting responsibility.

Skills

Data architecture

Enterprise architecture

AI/ML automation

ITSM knowledge

Cloud & hybrid

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

ITSM tools

Job description

CACI International Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise-scale data and infrastructure solutions for the GMOS contract with the Department of State.

You will guide a high-performing team, translate complex requirements into scalable architectures, and ensure security, privacy, and compliance. This role emphasizes capacity planning, analytics, AI/ML opportunities, and integrated dashboards with real-time visibility, all while aligning with DoS standards and federal