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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect Lead - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cerner, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Files, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Profiling, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Information Management, Interoperability, Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Migration Manager, Enterprise Software Applications, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Health Level Seven International, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems, Databricks - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/83CB7326357842A5B500773DF31AA8A2/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or related field and 13 years of experience * 8+ years of data architecture and data engineering experience, with federal health IT experience strongly preferred * Demonstrated experience with ETL development, data migration, and data governance in large-scale enterprise environments * Proficiency with database engineering, data modeling, and VA legacy systems (AEMS/MERS, GIP, Maximo, VistA) * Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, VAEC) and data pipeline tools * Familiarity with FHIR data standards and HL7 messaging for healthcare interoperability * Knowledge of AI/ML and Generative AI frameworks for predictive analytics and supply chain optimization * Understanding of VA data governance standards, HIPAA/PHI requirements * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Preferred Certifications: * Certified Deployment Professional * Certified SAFe Agile Architect * Databricks Certified Data Engineer * Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer * CDMP ## Description Position Summary The Data Architect Lead owns the end-to-end data strategy for the Product Line, including data modeling, migration planning, ETL development, data governance, and analytics. This role is critical to the successful migration of legacy supply chain data (AEMS/MERS, GIP, Maximo) to modernized systems (DMLSS, LogiCole, VALIP) and the integration of AI/ML-driven analytics capabilities., * Develop and maintain product-specific data models and enterprise data architecture aligned to Product Line standards * Lead data mapping, extraction, transformation, migration, and analytics activities from VA legacy systems to modernized platforms * Develop and maintain the Data Mapping and Validation Plan, Data Migration Plan and Schedule, and Data Mapping Document * Design, develop, test, and manage data tools to obtain and manage data sets from disparate sources; maintain project management plans for tool development efforts * Conduct data profiling, cleansing, enrichment, and validation aligned to VA standards * Ensure data delivered to third parties (e.g., MEDLOG) conforms to provided standards * Support VALIP cloud ecosystem development, including automated data exchange between internal and external supply chain partners * Develop and maintain bi-directional interfaces between VALIP and Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS, and other enterprise systems; ensure data integrity and validated mappings * Implement AI/ML algorithms and Generative AI capabilities to enhance predictive forecasting and provide near real-time data insights into inventory levels and demand * Develop a Centralized Supply Chain Dashboard to monitor purchase orders, demand fluctuations, and inventory bottlenecks in real time * Ensure all data architecture and migration activities comply with VA security, privacy, and organizational controls ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Introduction to TXT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/30-introduction-to-txt) - [Parquet, Delta, Iceberg & Ducklake - An introduction for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100075-parquet-delta-iceberg-ducklake-an-introduction-for-developers) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)