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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead - Data Operations - Clearance Required - **Company:** LMI - **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $211,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Cloud Services, DataOps, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Unstructured Data, Privacy Controls, Google Cloud, Git, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88119847/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, operations research, logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. * Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in data engineering, data science, or data architecture roles, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or team leadership position. * Demonstrated experience designing, building, and operating data pipelines and architectures using modern ETL/ELT tools, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and distributed data systems. * Strong hands-on proficiency with SQL and at least one programming language commonly used for data (e.g., Python, R, Scala), including experience integrating AI/ML models into production workflows. * Experience applying Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices to data and analytics projects, including CI/CD workflows, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code where applicable. * Direct experience working with logistics, supply chain, intelligence, transportation, or related domains; familiarity with supply chain risk management concepts and metrics. * Demonstrated ability to engage with senior/executive stakeholders, communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and translate mission needs into technical requirements and roadmaps. * Knowledge of and experience with data governance, data quality management, metadata management, and implementing security and privacy controls in accordance with DoD or federal standards. * Active Secret Security Clearance. DESIRED SKILLS * Master's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, operations research, logistics, or a related field. * Prior military or DoD civilian/contractor experience. * Working knowledge of War Data Platform or its underlying technology (Databricks, etc). * Experience leveraging various DoD supply chain datasets to conduct supply chain risk analysis. * Located in the National Capital Region. * Active Top Secret Security Clearance. ## Description Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, data engineers, and data analysts supporting a technology-enabled supply chain risk management platform for the Department of War. * Architect, implement, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, validation, and storage of large, complex logistics and supply chain datasets. * Own version-controlled data pipeline development using Git, ensuring all ETL/ELT code, schemas, and configurations follow strict branching, peer review, and CI/CD deployment standards. * Define and enforce data management standards, including data models, metadata, data dictionaries, lexicons, and business rules to ensure consistency and interoperability. * Design, implement, and oversee AI/ML solutions (e.g., predictive risk models, anomaly detection, forecasting) to derive actionable insights from structured and unstructured data. * Implement and manage data quality frameworks and metrics, including validation and verification testing, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, cyber, DevSecOps, platform engineering, logistics SMEs) to translate mission and business needs into scalable technical data solutions. * Lead the design and optimization of data infrastructure (databases, data lakes, cloud services, cross-domain solutions) to support high-performance analytics and AI/ML workloads. * Perform in-person and virtual demonstrations of the technology-enabled supply chain risk management platform to internal and external stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)