Principal Product Architect - Data

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Other benefits include more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Principal Product Architect - Data to lead the data architecture strategy and execution across the organization. You will partner with senior leaders and PMO to drive governance, develop advanced data models, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

This role requires extensive experience in data management, architecture frameworks, and leadership, with a focus on cloud, BI/Analytics, and scalable data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture.
• Substitution of experience for degree acceptable; 16+ years if no degree.
• Expert in enterprise architecture frameworks and IT strategy alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s data architecture strategy.
• Oversee enterprise-wide data initiatives and complex designs.
• Develop strategic blueprints, roadmaps, and data models for adoption.
• Drive collaboration with senior leadership and PMO to enable governance.
• Mentor IT teams on best practices and enterprise data patterns.

Skills

TOGAF

Enterprise Architecture

Data Modeling

ETL

Data Ingestion

Data Quality

Metadata Mgmt

Master Data Management

BI & Analytics

Cloud

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

TOGAF Certification

Tools

Reference Architecture

Applications integration

Job description

As a Principal Product Architect - Data, you will lead the data architecture strategy and implementation across the organization, focusing on the most critical and complex data initiatives. You will ensure data solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards and business goals, collaborating with senior leadership, architects, SMEs, and the Enterprise PMO to drive governance and alignment. Your role will involve developing advanced data models, strategic blueprints, and roadmaps, staying ahead of leading industry trends to create a robust and efficient data environment. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s comprehensive data architecture strategy.
• Oversee the design and implementation of complex, enterprise-wide data initiatives.
• Develop advanced strategic blueprints, roadmaps, and data models for data architecture adoption.
• Drive collaboration and alignment across senior leadership, architects, SMEs, and the Enterprise PMO.
• Identify and capitalize on leading industry trends, recommending advanced data architecture strategies.
• Ensure data solutions meet enterprise standards and compliance requirements.
• Mentor and guide IT teams on advanced data architecture best practices and implementation.
• Develop and enforce enterprise data patterns, models, and standards.
• Lead the integration of enterprise data across various platforms and applications with a focus on efficiency.
• Foster a culture of data-driven innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or related field. 10+ Years of Experience in Enterprise Architecture, or a related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, The Open Group Architecture Framework).
• Extensive experience with enterprise architecture, capability planning, and alignment of IT to corporate and BU strategy.
• Strong experience with drafting reference architecture.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating applications.
• Vendor management experience.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working with Data Management, including Data Ingestion, ETL, Data Modeling, Data Profiling, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Master Data Management, and/or Business Intelligence and Analytics.
• Experience building data and integration platforms.
• Database management experience, on‑prem or cloud.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience with cloud technologies and migrations.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and application modernization.
• Experience conceptualizing and developing abstract representations.
• DevOps methodology experience.
• Data Management experience, both on-prem and cloud.

Essential Functions

• Perform desk-based computer tasks for extended periods.
• Engage in repetitive motions, including typing on a keyboard.
• Occasionally lift and move items up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to travel as required.

Salary and Compensation

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $189,761.74 - $260,922.39. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits include more.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.