AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 16 hours ago
Border Security / Data Architect SME
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in various areas including Information Technology. As a Border Security / Data Architect SME, you will establish data architecture standards, design data pipelines, conduct advanced data analysis, and serve as a liaison between stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain data architecture standards, including canonical data models, dictionaries, and metadata frameworks to support enterprise analytics
Design and optimize data pipelines and integration strategies for multiple source systems, ensuring data quality, lineage, and governance across ingestion points
Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; translate insights into actionable recommendations for operational and strategic planning
Develop dashboards to communicate program health, performance metrics, and mission outcomes to senior leadership
Drive automation of reporting processes and artifact generation to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy across program deliverables
Assist leading complex programs and projects from initiation through execution, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, acquisition policies, and agency standards
Understand and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS), risk registers, and governance frameworks to track milestones and mitigate schedule and cost risks
Assist with overseeing program budgets, funding allocations, and obligation tracking; provide financial analytics and forecasting to support strategic decision-making
Serve as primary liaison between government stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on objectives, deliverables, and timelines
Define and implement program performance metrics and KPIs; prepare executive-level reports and briefings for leadership and oversight committees
Facilitate stakeholder interviews and feedback loops to capture requirements, improve processes, and enhance knowledge management practices
Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing test plans, deployment strategies, and readiness assessments for government systems and solutions
Support enterprise risk management by aggregating risk data, performing probability-impact analysis, and presenting mitigation strategies to decision-makers
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to refine program execution, resource allocation, and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
12+ years' supporting Government solutions, 5+ years specific to Border Security
BS Degree required
Experience with various border security technologies; Knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies
Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to deployment areas and techniques for adapting to these conditions
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols
Willingness to travel
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Attention to detail essential
Preferred
Master's preferred
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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