Senior Data Operations Technical Lead

SAIC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Tampa, FL is seeking a TS/SCI Cleared Data Operations Technical Lead to design, manage, and deliver foundational data infrastructure for SOF Enterprise analytics. This leadership role focuses on data engineering management, data quality, and scalable systems to enable AI-driven insights across warfighting functions.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing digital projects for SOF Enterprise customers, with strong expertise in SOF Data Operations and agile development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience or Master’s degree with 12 years of experience.
• Minimum of eight years of experience managing digital projects in support of SOF Enterprise customers.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required and able to obtain on-site access.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage the SOF Enterprise’s foundational data infrastructure to enable data transformation into actionable insights.
• Lead data, infrastructure, and engineering management efforts for scalability and stability.
• Oversee data quality, resource management, and integration of analytics across warfighting functions.
• Collaborate with SOF Enterprise to translate customer requests into digital support requirements.
• Manage agile development processes tailored to the SOF Enterprise to deliver effective systems.

Skills

SOF Agile Development

SOF Data Operations

Digital Support Request

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 years experience

Master's degree with 12 years experience

8+ years managing digital projects for SOF

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2615326

Location Tampa, FL, US

Date Posted 2026-08-06

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Database Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled TS/SCI Cleared Data Operations Technical Lead to design, manage, and deliver the foundational data infrastructure critical to transforming Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise data into a strategic asset. This leadership role emphasizes ensuring comprehensive data engineering management, robust data quality, and scalable systems infrastructure to integrate advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing data-driven decision-making capabilities across all warfighting functions within the SOF Enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing digital projects within the SOF Enterprise, strong expertise in SOF Data Operations processes, and a deep understanding of agile development methodologies.

The Data Operations Technical Lead will be responsible for

• Delivering and managing the SOF Enterprise’s foundational data infrastructure to enable data transformation into actionable insights and critical strategic assets.
• Leading comprehensive data, infrastructure, and engineering management efforts to ensure system scalability and stability.
• Overseeing data quality, resource management, and integration of advanced analytics solutions across all SOF warfighting functions.
• Collaborating with SOF Enterprise organizations to translate customer requests into digital support requirements and solutions.
• Managing agile development processes tailored to the SOF Enterprise to deliver operationally effective systems in dynamic environments.
• Ensuring reliable and scalable data operations infrastructure to support effective AI-driven solutions aligned with mission priorities.
• Advising stakeholders on data requirements, infrastructure needs, and solution implementation to enhance data-driven operations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Years of Experience

• Bachelors degree with fifteen (15) years of experience or Masters Degree with twelve (12) years of experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing digital projects in support of SOF Enterprise customers.

Required Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance

The following are highly desirable for the role

• SOF Agile Development Processes Three (3) years of experience managing SOF agile development processes.
• SOF Data Operations Expertise Three (3) years of experience managing SOF Data Operations processes and procedures.
• Digital Support Request Management Three (3) years of experience managing SOF digital support request requirements, including interpreting customer needs and assigning responsibilities to digital support teams.

Additional Desired Experience

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure in support of mission-critical operations.
• Strong knowledge of data resource management, quality assurance, and data integration across enterprise systems.
• Practical experience with agile development methodologies tailored to military and defense.
• Proven capability to manage distributed teams and lead diverse groups in a high-demand operational setting.
• Exceptional analytical, technical, and leadership skills to deliver innovative and operationally effective digital solutions.
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