Data Architect, Senior; TS​/SCI

Location: Arlington, VA
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time (W-2 or 1099)

Praescient Analytics is a mission-focused technology and analytics company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-makers across the defense, intelligence, and law enforcement communities. We integrate cutting‑edge technologies, data‑driven methodologies, and technical expertise to address complex operational challenges and enhance our clients’ capabilities.

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture efforts across the Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise portfolio. This role is responsible for designing, modernizing, and governing mission‑aligned data architectures that support secure software systems, advanced analytics, and enterprise decision‑making across cloud, hybrid, and distributed environments.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong domain knowledge of Army enterprise systems, and the ability to translate complex mission requirements into authoritative, compliant, and future‑ready data architectures.

• Develop and maintain enterprise data architectures, logical and physical data models, and integration strategies supporting ARNG mission systems and analytics platforms.
• Design and manage enterprise data structures, schemas, data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and authoritative data sources.
• Lead data modernization initiatives that transition systems from “as‑is” to “to‑be” architectures across cloud, hybrid, and distributed environments.
• Drive architecture development aligned with Agile, Dev Sec Ops , PDLC, SDLC, and applicable DoD and Army standards.
• Oversee data engineering activities, automated information exchanges, database modernization efforts, and enterprise data quality, cleansing, and validation initiatives.
• Establish and manage end‑to‑end data lifecycle processes, including ingestion, transformation, storage, governance, and retirement.
• Support ERP modernization and transitions, integrating data architectures across enterprise business and operational systems.
• Apply domain expertise across Army Force Management, PPBE, GFM‑DI, and enterprise modeling and simulation initiatives.
• Lead enterprise data governance, compliance, and cybersecurity alignment, incorporating RMF requirements, DoDAF standards, STIG/CVM guidance, and auditability artifacts.
• Design secure data integration patterns, cross‑domain synchronization approaches, and enterprise‑wide performance, cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Direct development of data feeds, correlation logic, and information exchange services supporting SOC, CIRT, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and defensive cyber operations.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, or large‑scale data systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (required)
• Demonstrated experience designing and modernizing enterprise data architectures in DoD or federal environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Dev Sec Ops , SDLC/PDLC methodologies.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent government cloud environments).
• Working knowledge of RMF, DoDAF, STIGs, CVM, and DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting secure data integration, cross‑domain solutions, and enterprise governance frameworks.

• Experience supporting ARNG, Army G-6, or other Army enterprise organizations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Force Management, PPBE, or GFM‑DI data environments.
• Experience supporting SOC, CIRT, or cyber defense data architectures.

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Co‑workers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
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