Senior Data Architect

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Aerospace is the trusted partner to the nations space enterprise solving the hardest problems with innovative solutions. We are at the forefront of advanced technology development systems engineering and research providing trusted objective technical expertise across the entire space enterprise. Within Aerospaces Office of the CIO the newly constructed Data and AI Services team provides advanced modeling machine learning and predictive analytics capabilities that inform enterprise services operations and facilitates strategic decision-making across the corporation.

As our enterprise data and knowledge management needs continue to grow in scale and complexity we are looking for a Senior Data Architect. This role will design implement and govern enterprise-scale data solutions that support operationsincluding the integration of identity management ERP digital libraries and AI-powered knowledge management systems. This position sits at the intersection of data engineering AI/ML and enterprise architecture giving the selected candidate the opportunity to shape how the corporation manages and leverages data.

What Youll Be Doing

• Design enterprise data architecture frameworks that integrate identity management ERP digital libraries and AI/ML applications
• Develop data models schemas and ontologies to enable semantic interoperability and knowledge graphs
• Architect data pipelines and semantic layers supporting Graph RAG and AI-driven knowledge management systems
• Lead integration architecture for enterprise systems including the design of ETL/ELT pipelines real-time synchronization master data management (MDM) and data quality monitoring solutions
• Define and enforce governance policies for CUI proprietary and classified information including classification frameworks (CUI ITAR export control) and role-based access control architectures
• Architect scalable solutions capable of supporting 90000 documents with ongoing growth while optimizing cost-effectiveness across cloud on-prem and hybrid environments
• Partner with IT cybersecurity library services and mission teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship and communicating architecture decisions to diverse stakeholders (Engages with Impact Fosters Innovation)

What You Need to be Successful Senior Data Architect IVs:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Systems or a related field
• 8 - 10 years of experience in data architecture or data engineering including 5 years designing enterprise-scale data solutions
• Proven experience with cloud architectures (AWS Azure or GCP) data modeling data governance and API design
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MongoDB Neo4j) and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow Prefect)
• Working knowledge of data formats and standards such as JSON XML Parquet and RDF/OWL
• Experience addressing AI/ML data requirements including vector databases and semantic search
• Familiarity with data security encryption and compliance frameworks
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above the minimum requirements for the Senior Data Architect V include:

• A minimum of 10 or more years data engineering software engineering or a related technical field
• Familiarity with streaming data architectures and real-time data processing

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Systems or a related field
• Experience with LLM/AI architecture knowledge graphs ontologies and semantic web technologies (RDF SPARQL OWL)
• Experience with SAP 4/HANA Workday ServiceNow
• Background in aerospace defense or government environments
• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect Google Data Engineer)
• Proficiency in Python Java or Scala along with DevOps/Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays sick time and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options

• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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