Lead Data Engineer (Architecture & Data Governance)

Lead hands-on development of data pipelines and data platform components, including writing and reviewing production-quality code. Lead end-to-end delivery for assigned pipelines and services. Implement modern data architecture patterns and ensure architecture support for DoD strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles
• Active security clearance of SECRET or higher
• Certifications in CompTIA Security+
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions in AWS GovCloud
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud data platforms (such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and cloud-native architectures
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and compliance standards
• Strong understanding of NIST regulations and standards and FedRAMP compliance standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of military family support programs and their data ecosystems
• Experience with multi-domain data integration (program operations, outreach/engagement, and IT performance metrics)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development