Senior Data & AI Architect for Defense Digital Transformation

Ignite Digital; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Govt projects

Volunteer engagement

Growth opportunities

Strong team

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a Senior Data & Technology Architect to support a U.S. Navy client in data, AI, digital transformation, and emerging technology initiatives.

The role combines advisory support with hands-on analysis, developing solution architectures and detailed deliverables for senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring extensive consulting experience, strong data and cloud capabilities, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, data science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture, data strategy, or digital transformation
• Experience advising senior stakeholders
• Strong data, cloud, and AI/ML knowledge
• Experience producing technical documentation and executive summaries
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting to senior stakeholders on data, AI/ML, and digital transformation
• Assess emerging technologies for alignment with mission requirements
• Analyze current tech, data, and business processes to identify gaps and risks
• Develop future-state architectures, roadmaps, and implementation recommendations
• Support data and AI initiatives, including data platforms and analytics
• Evaluate data governance, security, privacy, and data quality
• Translate requirements into technical solutions
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and PMs to validate solutions
• Create technical docs, white papers, and executive briefings
• Lead working sessions and technical discussions with stakeholders
• Contribute to prototypes and proofs of concept as required
• Support project planning and delivery activities
• Identify opportunities to apply tech to address mission needs
• Stay aware of evolving customer requirements and tech opportunities
• Hands-on analysis and technical work to support objectives

Skills

Technology consulting

Enterprise architecture

Data strategy

Digital transformation

AI/ML

Cloud technologies

Data governance

Data platforms

Analytics

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, data science

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Kubernetes

TOGAF

Job description

Ignite Digital is seeking a Senior Data & Technology Architect to support a U.S. Navy client in data, AI, digital transformation, and emerging technology initiatives.

The role combines advisory support with hands-on analysis, developing solution architectures and detailed deliverables for senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring extensive consulting experience, strong data and cloud capabilities, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations across