Senior Data & Technology Architect

Ignite Digital; Washington; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer/community engagement

Growth opportunities

On-site hybrid schedule

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a Senior Data & Technology Architect to support a U.S. Navy client in data, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technology initiatives.

The Senior Data & Technology Architect will provide technical consulting to customer leadership and project teams, helping evaluate emerging technologies, identify capability gaps, develop solution approaches, and translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations, while remaining engaged in execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in tech consulting or related field.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Strong data and technology environment knowledge: data platforms, cloud, AI/ML, analytics, EA, governance, automation, and digital transformation.
• Experience developing strategies, roadmaps, requirements, and solution approaches.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and executive briefings.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to work independently in evolving environments.
• Knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, governance, and responsible AI.
• Willingness to stay hands-on and contribute to deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting to senior stakeholders on data, AI/ML, digital transformation, and emerging tech.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies for mission requirements.
• Analyze current-state tech to identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Develop future-state architectures, roadmaps, and implementation recommendations.
• Support data and AI initiatives including data platforms, analytics, ML, generative AI, automation, and digital twin.
• Evaluate data architecture, governance, security, privacy, and data quality.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, engineers, data specialists, PMs, and SMEs.
• Create technical docs, white papers, executive briefs, process flows, and requirements.
• Lead working sessions, stakeholder meetings, and executive briefings.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Support prototypes, PoCs, demos, and experiments as required.
• Support project planning, coordination, and delivery activities.
• Identify opportunities to apply tech to address mission needs.
• Stay aware of evolving requirements and emerging technology opportunities.
• Perform hands-on analysis and technical work to support objectives.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud technologies

AI/ML

Analytics/BI

Enterprise architecture

Data governance

Automation

Digital transformation

Technical consulting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, data science, or related field

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Kubernetes

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking a Senior Data & Technology Architect to support a U.S. Navy client in data, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technology initiatives.

The Senior Data & Technology Architect will provide technical consulting and advisory support to customer leadership and project teams, helping evaluate emerging technologies, identify capability gaps, develop solution approaches, and translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations. The role requires the ability to work across both strategic and tactical levels, from advising senior stakeholders to developing detailed technical analyses, requirements, architecture artifacts, white papers, presentations, and other deliverables.The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and consulting experience, while remaining actively engaged in execution and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical consulting and advisory support to senior customer stakeholders on data, AI/ML, digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices and assess their applicability to customer mission requirements
• Analyze current-state technology, data, and business processes to identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities
• Develop future-state technology concepts, architectures, capability assessments, roadmaps, and implementation recommendations
• Support data and AI initiatives, including data integration, data platforms, analytics, machine learning, generative AI, automation, and digital twin capabilities
• Evaluate data architecture, interoperability, governance, security, privacy, data quality, and access considerations
• Translate business and mission requirements into technical requirements and solution approaches
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, engineers, data specialists, program managers, and subject matter experts to develop and validate solutions
• Develop technical documentation, white papers, concept papers, executive briefings, presentations, process flows, requirements, and other customer deliverables
• Conduct working sessions, stakeholder meetings, technical discussions, and executive briefings
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical, operational, managerial, and executive audiences
• Support development of prototypes, proofs of concept, demonstrations, and other technical experiments as required
• Support project planning, task management, coordination, and delivery activities
• Identify opportunities to apply technology and process improvements to address customer challenges and mission needs
• Maintain awareness of evolving customer requirements and emerging technology opportunities
• Perform hands-on analysis, research, documentation, and technical work as required to support customer objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, data science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture, data strategy, digital transformation, technology delivery, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience providing technology consulting or advisory services to senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of modern data and technology environments, including several of the following
  • Data architecture and data platforms
  • Cloud technologies
  • Data integration and interoperability
  • AI/ML and generative AI
  • Analytics and business intelligence
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Data governance
  • Automation
  • Digital transformation
• Experience developing technical strategies, roadmaps, architecture concepts, requirements, or solution approaches
• Experience conducting technical research and translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality technical documentation, white papers, presentations, and executive-level communications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills
• Knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and responsible AI considerations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an ambiguous, evolving environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to remain hands-on and directly contribute to technical and consulting deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in a technical, analytical, or business discipline
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, or related certification
• Department of Defense or U.S. Navy experience
• Experience supporting a Chief Data Office, Chief Information Office, or enterprise technology organization
• Experience with AWS/GovCloud, Databricks, Palantir Foundry, Kubernetes, or comparable platforms
• Experience with Digital Twin architectures or advanced modeling and simulation
• Familiarity with DMBOK, DCAM, CDMC, TOGAF, or comparable industry frameworks
• Experience with AI governance, model risk, explain-ability, bias, monitoring, or responsible AI.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps or implementing emerging technology capabilities

Location: National Capital Region/DC

Schedule: hybrid 2-3 days onsite

Salary: 150k+ to align with education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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