Senior Data and Technology Advisor

SAIC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Command Senior Data/Technology Advisor for HQ USARCENT at Shaw AFB, SC. You will advise on data management, AI, and digital transformation to align technology with modernization goals and senior leadership strategies.

You will collaborate with DoD, agencies, academia, and industry to drive data architectures, hybrid cloud solutions, and AI-enabled programs supporting national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years’ experience (4 years’ substitution allowed).
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Command Senior Data/Technology Advisor for HQ USARCENT, guiding tech initiatives and modernization.
• Advise with DoD, Federal Agencies, academia, and private sectors on data management, digital transformation, AI, and hybrid cloud efforts.

Skills

Data analytics

AI/ML

Business intelligence

Budget management

Independent work

HQ experience

Army operations understanding

STEM degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Job ID 2616133

Location Shaw AFB, SC, US

Date Posted 2026-08-26

Category Defense/Intel

Subcategory Military Operations

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

• Serve in an advisory and support capacity as the Command Senior Data/Technology Advisor (SDTA) for HQ USARCENT. Advise the technology team in the design, development, and implementation of innovative technology solutions that align with organizational goals and objectives. Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure technology initiatives support the overall innovation/modernization strategy of USARCENT.
• Advise and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders throughout USARCENT, DoD, other Federal Agencies, academia, and private sectors to support USARCENT’s Data Management structure, the implementation of the Command's Information Management framework, and Digital Transformation with a focus on artificial intelligence, data, and hybrid cloud computing mission objectives. Advise the technology team on coordinating and implementing USARCENT digital transformation and data management strategy efforts. Assist in mapping out major priorities for digital transformation and advise the Command’s lead, in coordination with the USARCENT G6, G3, and other staff sections on Command, Control, & Communications, for digital innovation. Advise on processes, procedures, and technologies to ensure they are used to their full potential so 'digital' becomes ingrained into the Command’s business model; and provide recommendations on the most effective and efficient levers for improving Command’s ability to leverage data and digital services based upon quantitative and qualitative assessments of user needs.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with CI Poly; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills

• Must possess the ability to operate independently, executing the commander’s intent with limited oversight.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, artificial intelligence/machine learning efforts, business intelligence, and budget
• Experience at an operational level headquarters
• Working understanding of Army Operations

Desired Skills

• STEM Degree preferred