Data Architect

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

DataArch-PortsmouthVA - Portsmouth, VA - Full Time

U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

This job is onsite in Portsmouth, VA.

Salary Range: $105,000-115,000

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

Benefits

• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short‑term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision‑making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non‑discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.