Senior Data Architect

Data Intelligence LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Data Intelligence is seeking a Senior Data Architect — Data Modeling to lead the design and evolution of the JADE program's proprietary data model, semantic frameworks, ontologies, and taxonomies that structure complex datasets and enable interoperability across custom digital forensic capabilities.

You will design structured knowledge frameworks, oversee governance, and mentor teammates to bridge technical work across program teams while aligning data models with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, semantic modeling, ontology/taxonomy design, and data governance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, mentor others, and bridge technical work across teams.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related technical field.
• Maintain required clearance; support work through SCI channels

Responsibilities

• Design and implement structured knowledge frameworks, taxonomies, and metadata models defining relationships between data entities.
• Enhance data interoperability, searchability, and knowledge representation across program systems and transition-partner systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to map data, create semantic models, and maintain data governance standards.
• Align data models with organizational goals and enterprise data-processing requirements.

Skills

Data architecture

Semantic modeling

Ontology design

Data governance

Mentoring

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree

Job description

Senior Data Architect — Data Modeling

About the Role: Lead the design and evolution of the JADE program's proprietary data model, semantic frameworks, ontologies, and taxonomies that structure complex, mission-critical datasets and enable interoperability across custom digital forensic capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement structured knowledge frameworks, taxonomies, and metadata models defining relationships between data entities.
• Enhance data interoperability, searchability, and knowledge representation across program systems and transition-partner systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to map data, create semantic models, and maintain data governance standards.
• Align data models with organizational goals and enterprise data-processing requirements.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, semantic modeling, ontology/taxonomy design, and data governance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, mentor others, and bridge technical work across teams.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related technical field.
• Maintain required clearance; support work through SCI channels

Data Intelligence, DI is an established small business that has supported the critical missions of our government clients since 2005. We provide full life cycle system development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and supporting analytical and logistics support to C4ISR and other complex systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, a team-oriented environment, and opportunities for advancement. Our excellent employee retention record reflects our employee focus. We work with Veteran’s organization to proactively hire those who have served our country. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, PTO and 11 paid holidays.

Data Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.