Senior Aviation Data Architect for AI Analytics

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking a Lead Data Architect - Aviation Analytics to support FAA BNATCS CTO in identifying, acquiring, modernizing, integrating, and operationalizing data for advanced analytics, visualization, and AI-enabled workflows. This role will guide data strategy across FAA BNATCS and Peraton Labs data streams to ensure the Digital Command Center is built on a solid data foundation.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in ETL, data fusion, and data readiness to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, software engineering, aerospace, systems engineering, or related fields.
• Experience leading data-focused initiatives in complex technical or operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience with data identification, data acquisition, ETL, and multi-source data integration.
• Experience with advanced data analysis and data fusion.
• Familiarity with modern data capture, transformation, and preparation approaches that support advanced analytics.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders to align data efforts with mission objectives.
• US Citizenship with FAA Public Trust suitability.
• Must be local and able to commute to Annapolis Junction, MD, Bowie, MD, or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategy and execution supporting DCC and CTO-driven capabilities.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize data sources needed to support analytics, visualization, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Coordinate data acquisition efforts across internal teams, stakeholders, and program partners.
• Define and improve approaches for data fusion, modernization of data capture, and data pipeline readiness.
• Guide ETL and data preparation efforts needed to support dashboards, analytics models, and downstream AI/ML use cases.
• Partner with systems, software, and analytics teams to align data architecture with mission needs.
• Help identify data gaps, dependencies, quality issues, and integration challenges affecting program success.

Skills

Data architecture leadership

ETL

Data fusion

Multi-source data integration

Leadership experience

US citizenship

Cloud data platforms

Tools

Cloud data platforms

Job description

Peraton Labs is seeking a Lead Data Architect - Aviation Analytics to support FAA BNATCS CTO in identifying, acquiring, modernizing, integrating, and operationalizing data for advanced analytics, visualization, and AI-enabled workflows. This role will guide data strategy across FAA BNATCS and Peraton Labs data streams to ensure the Digital Command Center is built on a solid data foundation.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in ETL, data fusion, and data readiness to