Technical Lead, Data Operations & ML Pipelines

LMI Government Consulting; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting seeks a Data Operations Technical Lead to organize and lead a team of data scientists and engineers. You will oversee end-to-end data pipelines for a DoD-grade supply chain risk platform, ensuring data governance, quality, and secure architectures across cloud environments.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, collaborating with product, cyber, and platform teams, and delivering AI/ML solutions for actionable insights. A Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in data engineering/science/architecture roles, 2+ in technical leadership.
• Experience designing/building data pipelines with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong SQL and one data language (Python/R/Scala); experience deploying AI/ML models.
• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, IaC where applicable.
• Experience with logistics/supply chain domains; DoD or federal exposure ideal.
• Active Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts for a DoD-focused platform.
• Architect and maintain end-to-end data pipelines for large logistics datasets.
• Enforce data governance, metadata, and data quality standards.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML models to derive actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Demonstrate platform to stakeholders and translate mission needs into technical roadmaps.

Skills

Data engineering

Data science

Team leadership

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms

Agile methods

DevSecOps

Executive engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EL

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Databricks

ETL/ELT tools

Git

Job description

LMI Government Consulting seeks a Data Operations Technical Lead to organize and lead a team of data scientists and engineers. You will oversee end-to-end data pipelines for a DoD-grade supply chain risk platform, ensuring data governance, quality, and secure architectures across cloud environments.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, collaborating with product, cyber, and platform teams, and delivering AI/ML solutions for actionable insights. A Secret clearance is required for this role.