Strategic Data and AI Architecture Leader

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Federal government projects

Volunteer program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

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

The role provides technical consulting to customer leadership, translating complex concepts into actionable recommendations across strategic and tactical levels. The candidate should have 10+ years in technology consulting or enterprise architecture, strong communication, and a willingness to contribute hands-on in a hybrid National

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture, data strategy, or digital transformation.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of data architectures, cloud technologies, data governance, and AI/ML.
• Ability to develop strategies, roadmaps and architecture concepts with clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting to senior customer stakeholders on data, AI/ML, digital transformation and enterprise architecture.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to mission requirements.
• Analyze current-state tech and data processes to identify gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Develop future-state concepts, roadmaps and implementation recommendations.
• Support data and AI initiatives including data platforms, analytics and automation.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Produce white papers, executive briefings and other deliverables for leadership.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud technologies

AI/ML

Data governance

Enterprise architecture

Data platforms

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Automation

Education

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

Tools

AWS/GovCloud

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Kubernetes

Digital Twin architectures

TOGAF

Job description

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

The role provides technical consulting to customer leadership, translating complex concepts into actionable recommendations across strategic and tactical levels. The candidate should have 10+ years in technology consulting or enterprise architecture, strong communication, and a willingness to contribute hands-on in a hybrid National