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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Architect - **Company:** Odyssey Systems Consulting Group - **Location:** Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Stores, Data Transformation Services, Data Visualization, DevOps, Network Interface Controllers, Identity and Access Management, Data Intelligence, Interoperability, Internet Service Provider, JSON, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Microsoft PowerPoint, Lucidchart, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Snowflake, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Graphql, Data Management, Data Lakehouse, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Grpc, Network Server, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker, Confluent, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9073815/principal-data-architect ## About the Role Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI later on Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field Years of experience: 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of experience in the DoD Technical Skills * Data Architecture and Data Management Architecture Design * Mission Planning Data Architecture and Interoperability * Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Integration * Cloud-based systems and hybrid cloud architectures * Data Lakehouse architectures, including Databricks, Snowflake, and Delta Lake * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible * API architecture and microservices design utilizing REST, gRPC, and GraphQL * Event-driven and streaming architectures utilizing Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, and Confluent * ETL/ELT pipeline orchestration and data transformation solutions * Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory, LDAP, Zero Trust, and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) * Knowledge of XML, JSON, and mission planning data formats * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to data, servers, cloud-based systems, and classified environments * Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles * Familiarity with intelligence data and intelligence community data sources * Hybrid network architecture, cloud connectivity, and architecture visualization tools such as Visio, Draw.io, and PowerPoint Interpersonal Skills * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex interoperability and data architecture challenges * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences * Strong collaboration skills with Government, Intelligence Community, and contractor stakeholders * Ability to work independently while leading technical discussions and architecture initiatives * Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously ## Description Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Architect providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM)., Duties to inculde, but not limited to: * Provide interoperability and data architecture support to ensure data consistency, reliability, and interoperability throughout the mission planning process. * Design and maintain mission planning data architectures, schemas, and data packages supporting Government Program Office requirements and special interest programs. * Support development of Mission Planning Order of Battle (MPOB) data schemas and recommendations for integrating new intelligence and mission planning data sources. * Participate in technical meetings with Government, Intelligence Community, and mission partners to support mission planning data requirements and interoperability objectives. * Serve as a senior integration analyst supporting mission planning interface control and interoperability working groups. * Support interoperability for mission planning data formats including MPOB, ACTDF, Electronic Warfare (EW), Mission Planning Parametrics (MPP), and Common Route Definition (CRD). * Coordinate with data providers, users, and owners to ensure data reliability, consistency, and governance across mission planning environments. * Support schema development and updates to incorporate DoD and Intelligence Community standards and security marking requirements. * Provide recommendations for enhancements to mission planning systems, data repositories, and order of battle capabilities. * Serve as a technical advisor on mission planning data modernization initiatives, including data integration, cloud architectures, API implementation, and application modernization efforts. * Design architectures and provide guidance for decomposing mission planning applications into containerized microservices and cloud-based environments. * Support development of data visualizations, analytics solutions, and data quality assessments. * Provide recommendations regarding security controls, accreditation requirements, and operation of systems within classified environments. * Support operational planning, mission integration, automation, and data ingestion initiatives across mission planning platforms. * Assist in the development of Information Support Plans (ISPs), architectural documentation, and interoperability artifacts required to support mission planning capabilities. ## Related Videos - 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