Peraton · 9 hours ago
Data Architecture
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Data Architect to design and maintain enterprise data architectures and governance frameworks to support the FAA’s modernization initiatives and ensure data systems are secure and optimized for performance.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data architectures, models, and integration frameworks for FAA systems
Define and enforce data governance, quality, and lifecycle management standards
Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure data alignment across applications, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems
Lead efforts to migrate and modernize data environments, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and compliance
Establish and maintain data dictionaries, schemas, and metadata repositories
Provide technical guidance and architecture reviews for new and existing FAA programs
Design and implement data pipelines and integration solutions supporting analytics and operational systems
Support the development of data strategies, roadmaps, and enterprise data services aligned with FAA objectives
Ensure data solutions comply with FAA security policies, privacy regulations, and federal IT standards
Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders
Collaborate closely with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity professionals, and FAA leadership to architect data solutions that enable smarter decision-making and enhance aviation safety
Experience preparing audit-ready architecture documentation and technical reports
Ability to assess data interoperability, lineage, and quality across multiple systems
Proven experience leading cross-functional data modernization initiatives
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or Associate's degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience
Proficiency in data modeling, ETL/ELT design, and data integration frameworks
Experience defining enterprise data standards and governance models
Knowledge of SQL, data warehousing, and performance optimization
Experience implementing data security and access control policies (NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP)
Understanding of metadata management and data cataloging practices
Preferred
Previous experience working with or for the FAA, DOT, or state aviation authorities
Familiarity with data visualization and analytics platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Databricks)
Knowledge of AI/ML data pipelines, streaming data, and predictive analytics architectures
Experience applying Zero Trust data principles and data resiliency strategies
Professional certifications such as AWS Data Analytics Specialty, Google Cloud Data Engineer, or CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
Familiarity with FAA acquisition, AMS standards, and federal data compliance frameworks
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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