Senior Data Architect & AI Systems Lead

Praescient Analytics; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company match

3 weeks paid time off

$5,000 annual training allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Praescient Analytics in Washington is seeking a Chief Data Engineer / Lead Architect to drive the technical direction of the DIA's ASTRA program. This role involves providing architectural governance across DevSecOps pipelines, cloud migration, and AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over 13 years of experience in data architecture, a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, and proven expertise in leading complex digital transformations. The position requires strong leadership skills, active TS/SCI clearance, and offers a collaborative workplace focused on public safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13+ years in data architecture and governance.
• Deep knowledge of AI assurance methodologies.
• Experience in cloud migration and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-level architectures and technical standards.
• Act as technical lead for cloud migrations.
• Ensure compliance with agency standards and frameworks.

Skills

Data architecture

Enterprise data strategy

AI/ML techniques

Cloud-native solutions

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Architecture, Computer Science, Mathematics

Tools

Cloud platforms (PaaS)

Job description

Praescient Analytics in Washington is seeking a Chief Data Engineer / Lead Architect to drive the technical direction of the DIA's ASTRA program. This role involves providing architectural governance across DevSecOps pipelines, cloud migration, and AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over 13 years of experience in data architecture, a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, and proven expertise in leading complex digital transformations. The position requires strong leadership skills, active TS/SCI clearance, and offers a collaborative workplace focused on public safety.