Data Architect with Active Secret Security Clearance - Onsite in Portsmouth, VA

U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
This job is onsite in Portsmouth, VA.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Architect to support a large-scale shipyard-focused program. This role centers on designing and managing enterprise-level data environments that support maintenance operations, reporting, and leadership decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in data architecture, database design, and systems integration, along with the ability to support analytics platforms and data-driven insights across complex IT ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable databases for both storage and processing needs
• Define and implement strategies for data warehousing, ingestion, accessibility, and long-term retention
• Create and manage data models, including defining structures, relationships, and naming standards
• Assess new data sources for quality, usability, and integration compatibility
• Design enterprise data frameworks supporting maintenance metrics and operational analytics
• Integrate and normalize data across multiple systems to enable unified reporting and analysis
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of data across platforms
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of dashboards and visualization tools for operational metrics
• Perform data analysis, lifecycle planning, and evaluation of alternative technical solutions
• Develop predictive models and decision-support tools aligned with program metrics
• Partner with business analysts and engineering teams to implement data-centric solutions
• Create and maintain system interface diagrams across IT environments
• Support broader data architecture needs tied to application and portfolio management
• Participate in working groups and stakeholder forums focused on metrics and system improvements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related discipline
• 4–7 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data management
• Hands-on experience with relational databases, SQL, and data modeling techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a related technical field
• Extensive experience (8–10+ years) in enterprise data architecture
• Strong background in data integration and warehousing solutions
• Prior experience supporting large-scale, complex programs
• Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualization tools
• Familiarity with maintenance or operations-focused data environments