SME Data Architect Security Clearance

Position: SME Data Architect with Security Clearance
Job Title:

SME Data Architect Job Category:
Information Technology Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
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Travel Required:

Up to 10% Type of Travel:
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* * Senior Data Architect - CACI Agile Solution Factory (ASF)

The Opportunity:

Join CACI's Agile Solution Factory (ASF)-a leader in delivering secure, modernized, and data-driven solutions for critical government missions. We are looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking Senior Data Architect who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys shaping enterprise-level data capabilities. In this high-visibility role, you will work closely with Enterprise Architects, government civilians, and military personnel to design innovative, data-centric solutions that power decision-making across mission-critical systems.

Your expertise in data strategy, governance, modeling, and quality will play a pivotal role in modernizing customer applications and ensuring they deliver trusted, actionable insights. If you're a self-starter who loves solving complex data challenges, partnering with cross-functional teams, and influencing enterprise architecture-this is the opportunity to make a measurable impact. Responsibilities:
As a Senior Data Architect, you will:
* Maintain and continuously update architecture product inventory.

* Analyze business processes to refine data sources for management, analytics, and visualization.

* Design, implement, and optimize secure, efficient logical and physical databases.

* Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting outputs, summarization needs, and data formats.

* Determine and specify detailed logical and mathematical operations for programs and personnel in data systems.

* Assess project requirements to create new programs or modify existing ones.

* Participate in scope and requirement meetings to clarify project needs and limitations.

* Review workflow charts and database management procedures to ensure alignment with system tasks.

* Develop comprehensive data models, logical access descriptions, and physical database specifications.

* Create documentation, reports, and manuals supporting new or upgraded systems.

* Establish procedures to detect and correct data-quality issues; develop governance policies and controls.

* Ensure privacy controls are properly enforced across all data processes.

* Implement data curation practices to align data lifespan with mission requirements.

* Seek, manage, and integrate spatial data (classified & unclassified), connecting it to mission datasets.

* Design methodologies for data movement, storage, pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and structured/unstructured data.

* Support data exploration, anomaly detection, transformation, and merging into unified data stores.

* Conduct data mining and retrieval activities.

* Enable data visualization using multiple tools and platforms.

* Provide outstanding customer support and partner with analytical units to translate challenges into solutions.

* Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) sessions and collaborate with internal/external partners to advance data management excellence.

Qualifications:

Required:

* U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance.

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, MIS, or related discipline (equivalent experience considered).

* 7+ years of experience as a Data Architect.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Highly collaborative with strong teamwork orientation and work ethic.

* Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.

* Solution-driven mindset with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges.

* Ability to work effectively with limited oversight.

* DoD 8570/8140 compliance (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP CE).
* Deep mastery of DoDAF and UAF frameworks.

* Proficiency with enterprise modeling tools such as ARIS, Visio, Magic Draw, and platforms like Vantage and Army 365 Power Platform.

* Ability to create, update, and manage government architecture viewpoints and models.

* Experience integrating work with Enterprise Architects and Data Scientists.

* Full capability to execute the responsibilities listed above. Desired:
* Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms (SaaS/PaaS).

* Understanding of DISA STIG, ACAS/Nessus, and DoD cybersecurity guidelines.

* Experience with Palantir Foundry (preferably within Army Vantage) or ADVANA.

* Background in software development or database programming.

- What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.

You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit…