Database Architect 5 - 23331

Requisition Number: 23331

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $138,473.00 - $200,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Who We Are

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Database Architect to support United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM). This is a mission-critical role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance database systems that support personnel recovery and casualty evacuation operations in Africa under the Personnel Recovery Enterprise Services and Solutions (PRESS) task order. The successful candidate will architect databases that integrate operational flight data and medical treatment information to enable informed decision-making. This role involves leading database architecture strategy, ensuring data security, and optimizing performance for scalability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database technologies, data modeling, and system integration. The Database Architect will work directly with the HII Director and Program Manager of PRESS to ensure on-time delivery of all tasks and deliverables while remaining compliant to Task Order (TO) scope and approved budget. This role will require travel <10%.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with US Government customer to develop and codify requirements.
• Develop logical and physical data models for systems that capture, store, and retrieve operational flight data (e.g., aircraft availability, flight logs, aircraft metrics) and medical data (e.g., medical supplies, patient treatment and outcomes).
• Architect scalable, secure, and robust database systems that ensure high availability under variable network conditions common in field operations across Africa.
• Lead the integration of disparate data sources into a unified, cohesive framework.
• Oversee extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes and data pipelines to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and regular performance assessments.
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Lead data migration, transformation, and ETL processes for PRESS initiatives.
• Establish best practices for database development, testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues to ensure system reliability.
• Develop strategies for data query, analytics, reporting, and visualization.
• Implement robust data security measures, including encryption, access controls, and audit trails, to protect sensitive operational and medical data.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance system resilience and performance in mission-critical environments.
• Create documentation, best practices, and training resources to support ongoing operational excellence and data governance.
• Implement robust data security measures, including encryption, access controls, and audit trails, to protect sensitive operational and medical data.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and standards for data security and privacy (e.g., local data protection laws, HIPAA if applicable).
• Designs, models, documents, and guides the logical and conceptual relationship of data and database changes for complex applications. Analyzes needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems, and develops technical, structural, and organizational specifications. May create standards and/or do modeling to monitor and enhance capacity and performance.
• Regularly engage with key government stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven track record in data modeling, performance tuning, and implementing ETL processes for complex, multi-source data.
• Proven experience as a Database Architect, Database Engineer, or similar role.
• Expertise in database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Clearance: Must have or be eligible for SECRET clearance.

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• 20+ years of experience supporting the DoD.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Database Specialty, Oracle Certified Architect, or Microsoft Azure Data Engineer.
• Experience with big data technologies and data warehouse solutions.
• Knowledge of continuous integration / continuous delivery pipelines for database development and automation.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
• Self-motivated, decisive, and able to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Demonstrated communication skills; both written and spoken with technical and non-technical staff, at all levels of management.
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

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HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.