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# Data Architect, Lead

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Integration Frameworks, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/data-architect-lead-charlottesville-va-usa-58833289

## About the Role

* components * Serve as liaison between clients and developers to ensure requirements are met * Establish processes and promote technological innovation in data management Tasks * 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics engineering * 8+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases, including data modeling and query optimization * Experience with Python data frameworks for processing and automation * Experience designing and governing data architectures in AWS-based environments * Experience with data governance practices, metadata management, data cataloging, lineage and access policies * Experience with ETL/ELT and modern data pipeline architectures * Experience with project management and delivering technical engagements against a charter * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in a Data or IT field * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification within 30 days of hire Key requirements * health, life, disability, and aaaaa

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Data Architect Lead on Booz Allen's Army Data Engineering team, you will design and govern data architecture solutions that integrate diverse Army intelligence sources. You'll guide the cloud-based data landscape, address complex data issues with analysts and tech teams, and drive best practices for data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and analytics. You'll serve as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure requirements are met and solutions are delivered, enabling secure DoD data management. Join a mission-focused environment where you shape scalable data architectures for critical intelligence operations. Compensation / Benefits * Design data architecture solutions for integrating data pipelines from Army intelligence sources * Resolve complex data architecture issues with business analysts and technology teams * Analyze data models and tools to provide a comprehensive view of available intelligence * Lead the design, development, and testing of cloud solution components * Serve as liaison between clients and developers to ensure requirements are met * Establish processes and promote technological innovation in data management Tasks * 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics engineering * 8+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases, including data modeling and query optimization * Experience with Python data frameworks for processing and automation * Experience designing and governing data architectures in AWS-based environments * Experience with data governance practices, metadata management, data cataloging, lineage and access policies * Experience with ETL/ELT and modern data pipeline architectures * Experience with project management and delivering technical engagements against a charter * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in a Data or IT field * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification within 30 days of hire Key requirements * health, life, disability, and retirement benefits * paid leave * tuition assistance * professional development * work-life programs * recognition awards


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