Data Architect

  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • Posted 5 days ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Security Clearance
Leadership
Research
IT Infrastructure
Algorithms
Dashboard
KPI
Management
Regulatory Compliance
Mentorship
Innovation
Collaboration
Data Governance
Quality Assurance
Lifecycle Management
Analytics
Business Intelligence
IT Management
Team Leadership
Active Directory
Access Control
Microsoft SQL Server
Database
Microsoft SSIS
Extract
Transform
Load
Scalability
Technical Direction
Cloud Computing
Orchestration
Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Presentations
Data Science
Computer Science
Databricks
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Power BI
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
DevOps
Workflow
Python
Statistical Models
Machine Learning (ML)
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details

Job ID: 2509545

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-08

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Enterprise Architect

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a strategic and technically adept Data Architect to drive enterprise analytics initiatives using the Microsoft data ecosystem. This role blends hands-on data science with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team in delivering scalable, secure, and actionable insights through tools like SQL Server, SSIS, Power BI, and Active Directory to develop and support SSIS/ETL Jobs and Sql Server databases pertaining to agency objectives and goals, public programs, education, research, and other initiatives within the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), an independent agency of the United States government. The team operates within the agency's Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Department (ITIOD). The role is a part of the Digital Transformation Team providing engineering solutions in support of the PBITIOD. This position is Hybrid with 3 days onsite per week at customer site in Washington DC.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and deployment of predictive models and machine learning algorithms.
  • Architect and optimize SQL Server databases and SSIS ETL pipelines for performance and scalability.
  • Develop and oversee Power BI dashboards, ensuring alignment with business KPIs.
  • Manage secure data access and compliance using Active Directory roles and policies.
  • Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data-driven strategies.
  • Establish best practices for data governance, quality assurance, and model lifecycle management.
  • Communicate insights through compelling visualizations and executive-ready storytelling.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or business intelligence.
  • Prefer technical lead or team lead experience.
  • Deep expertise in SQL Server, SSIS, and Power BI.
  • Strong understanding of Active Directory for role-based access control.
  • Architect and optimize SQL Server databases and SSIS ETL pipelines for performance and scalability.
  • Ability to architect end-to-end data solutions and guide technical direction for complex data schemas.
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric for cloud-based data orchestration.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and executive presentations.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.

Nice to Have:
  • Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Delta Lake.
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Data Scientist Associate, Power BI).
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data workflows.
  • Proficiency in Python for statistical modeling and machine learning.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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