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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Data Architect - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Health Informatics, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Systems, R (Programming Language), Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, SQL Azure, RStudio, Power BI, Standard Sql, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Management, Databricks - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9038480/sr-data-architect ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Public Health Informatics, or related discipline. * 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or modernization initiatives. * Experience designing enterprise data models, metadata structures, and integration architectures. * Strong SQL and data modeling skills. * Experience supporting cloud-based analytics or data management environments. * Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. * Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance. * Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or other public health agencies. * Experience supporting surveillance, research, healthcare, laboratory, or public health data systems. * Experience with EDAV (Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Delta Lake, R Studio, PowerBI, Tableau), 1CDP (Palantir Foundry), Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms. * Experience supporting migration from SAS to other analytics solutions (e.g., R, Python, Databricks, Palantir Foundry). * Experience with data governance, metadata management, lineage, and stewardship practices. * Experience supporting incremental modernization, dual-run validation, and operational continuity strategies. * Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Databricks Data Engineer Professional, and/or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305). * Master's degree preferred. ## Description Leidos is seeking a to support CDC Division of HIV Prevention (DHP) data modernization, governance, interoperability, and analytics initiatives. This role provides technical leadership for enterprise data architecture, data integration, metadata management, and modernization activities supporting surveillance, research, program monitoring, and reporting environments. 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