Senior Data Architect – AI/ML Pipeline Lead

Geo Owl; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Geo Owl is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to own data architecture and pipeline infrastructure for a government AI model evaluation program. You will build ETL workflows, manage database schemas, and solve cross-domain data challenges that stand between an AI model and accreditation clearance.

The role operates in a SCIF-based contractor facility, collaborating with imagery scientists and government customers to ingest, standardize, and move imagery data across security domains using robust

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SI/TK/G/HCS/NATO access; CI polygraph required or willingness to obtain
• Minimum 10 experience points required (see experience point calculation)
• 4+ years of experience with SQL or NoSQL databases and cloud architectures
• Experience leveraging APIs to query systems and migrate data
• Experience with programming languages including Python, JavaScript, or Java
• Experience developing and sustaining operational data pipelines supporting multiple data formats and interfaces
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain database tables, schemas, and health alerts for emergent sensor data; set up ETL pipelines to ingest, transform, and load new imagery data in alignment with government schemas and governance requirements
• Develop API-based workflows to enable data movement between platforms as directed by the government; assess metadata, format, and schema differences when integrating new sensors into the existing data operations pipeline
• Determine pre-processing and standardization approaches for new sensor data — file format conversions, geospatial tiling (chipping), orthorectification, and other data transformations needed for labeling and model testing
• Monitor data health and pipeline availability; address issues that could block imagery delivery to the accreditation testing pipeline
• Ensure all sensor data adheres to government-directed schemas, formats, and governance requirements; maintain documentation and standards compliance throughout the pipeline
• Available during core business hours (10am–2pm EST) to coordinate with imagery scientists and the government customer on data architecture and pipeline questions

Skills

Strong programming skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Python

JavaScript/Java

REST APIs

ETL Pipelines

Cloud Architecture

Job description

Geo Owl is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to own data architecture and pipeline infrastructure for a government AI model evaluation program. You will build ETL workflows, manage database schemas, and solve cross-domain data challenges that stand between an AI model and accreditation clearance.

The role operates in a SCIF-based contractor facility, collaborating with imagery scientists and government customers to ingest, standardize, and move imagery data across security domains using robust