Sr Product Architect – Data

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Senior Data Product Architect to shape the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmaps, collaborating with leadership and the Enterprise PMO to govern data across the organization.

This hybrid Lone Tree, CO role requires strong governance, data modeling, and delivery of architectural blueprints while advancing data-driven decision making and reducing duplication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise architecture or related field.
• Expert proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF).
• Hands-on data management experience including ETL, data modeling, and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the enterprise data architecture strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead the development of strategic data blueprints and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure governance and alignment of IT products with enterprise standards.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Data governance

Data modeling

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Hybrid or in office

Lone Tree, CO

Full time

R0031043

As a Senior Data Product Architect, you will be responsible for shaping and guiding the enterprise data architecture strategy and its implementation. This role involves developing and supporting strategic data initiatives through blueprints and roadmaps, ensuring data is consistently available and shared across the organization. You will work closely with leadership, architects, SMEs, and the Enterprise PMO to support governance and alignment of IT products/projects with enterprise standards, reducing duplication and risk.

As SNC’s corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the company’s enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Lead the development and support of strategic data blueprints and roadmaps.

• Collaborate with leadership, architects, SMEs, and the Enterprise PMO to ensure data architecture alignment and governance.

• Identify and mitigate data redundancy and duplication across capabilities to reduce costs and risks.

• Develop and maintain data models, reference architectures, and data management guidelines.

• Facilitate the integration of enterprise data across various platforms and applications.

• Monitor industry trends and advancements in data architecture and recommend adoption strategies.

• Provide guidance and support to IT teams on data architecture best practices and implementation.

• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements.

• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or related field.

• 8+ Years of Experience in Enterprise Architecture, or a related field.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Expert proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, The Open Group Architecture Framework).

• Extensive experience with enterprise architecture, capability planning, and alignment of IT to corporate and BU strategy.

• Experience with drafting reference architecture.

• Experience designing, developing, and integrating applications.

• Vendor management experience.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working with Data Management, including Data Ingestion, ETL, Data Modeling, Data Profiling, Data Quality, Metada Management, Master Data Management, and/or Business Intelligence and Analytics.

• Experience building data and integration platforms.

• Database management experience, on‑prem or cloud.

• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

• Experience with cloud technologies and migrations.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

• Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and application modernization.

• Experience conceptualizing and developing abstract representations.

• DevOps methodology experience.

• Data Management experience, both on‑prem and cloud.

Essential Functions:

• Perform desk‑based computer tasks for extended periods.

• Engage in repetitive motions, including typing on a keyboard.

• Occasionally lift and move items up to 20 lbs.

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

• Ability to travel as required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 – $197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/ .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-applications that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains — sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.