Position Title: Data Architect
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The Data Architect supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The role of a Data Architect is a senior-level position that bridges the gap between business requirements and technical execution.
The Data Architect will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing an organization's data architecture to ensure it supports strategic mission goals and vision.
The Data Architect's primary mission is to create a supporting vision and blueprint for data management systems. This involves everything from the initial design to the long-term maintenance of the data environment.
Architect will also be responsible for:
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Developing an overall short term (next 2 years) and long term (5-7 year) organizational data strategy aligned with business or mission processes the strategic mission goals. The Data
- Designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models to guide data structure and flow.
- Coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate technical functionality and ensure data accessibility.
- Implementing and auditing security measures to protect data integrity and ensure compliance with governance policies.
- Planning and executing large-scale data solutions.
- Managing the end-to-end data lifecycle, from platform selection to testing and implementation.
To be effective, the Data Architect must possess a deep understanding of database technologies, programming, and advanced analytics.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
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Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
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May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience
- Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
- Must be proficient in SQL development, database administration, and both RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) or equivalent.
- Must have a mastery of visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau or equivalent to present complex data insights.
- Must have strong coding skills for automation and data manipulation like Python, Java, C/C++, Perl or equivalent.
- Must have experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Must have an understanding of Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and predictive modeling.
- Must be familiar with MBSE and incorporating AI into legacy systems to streamline data output
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
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Have a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification
- Have 1, or more, Cloud-Specific Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Data Engineer.
- Have a Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP) Data Engineer certification
- Be an Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Compensation Details:
$160,000 – $210,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/03/2026 - 08/11/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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