Data Architect

**Description**

SAIC is seeking **Data Architects** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services.

This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS.

The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.

**Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.**

The **Data Architect** responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Design and manage the data architecture that underpins the MARS system
+ Develop comprehensive data models, schemas, and storage solutions that ensure efficient data integration, retrieval, and analysis
+ Establish data governance frameworks, standardize data definitions, and implement best practices to maintain data quality and consistency across the system
+ Work closely with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with business requirements and to optimize performance, scalability, and security
+ Guide the team in deploying advanced data management tools and technologies, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility

**Qualifications**

+ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
+ Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 10 years or more of related experience; Masters and 8 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
+ Active Certification: Security+, SecurityX/ CASP+, CCNP Security, CISSP, CISA, Cloud+, or CISM
+ Extensive experience in leading the development of data architectures, optimizing database systems, and ensuring data governance
+ Proficiency in data modeling, designing data pipelines, and integrating diverse data sources
+ Strong understanding of big data technologies and enterprise data management

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets.

Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training.

We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion.

For more information, visit saic.com.

For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC.

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