Enterprise Data Architect, Senior (TS/SCI w/ CI Poly)

Location: Bethesda, MD (onsite)
Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) with SCI; (CI Poly will be required)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Praescient Analytics is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Data Architect to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) Technology Platform. This role provides critical, independent, and objective contract advisory and assistance services (CAAS/SETA) across the NMEC Technology Platform and its various divisions. You will work directly with senior managers and executives to provide the vision and strategic direction for NMEC's Data Architecture as it modernizes and scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Modeling & Standards: Assist with the development and implementation of data model standards, particularly as NMEC advances with its metadata repository.
• Roadmap Development: Develop and implement a future-state data architecture roadmap, ensuring existing solutions are evaluated for transition and migration to standard services.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure TIS (Technology Information Services) data is discoverable across the enterprise and is "AI ready". Maintain and update the DIA Data Catalog.
• Strategic Assessment: Participate in strategy sessions, strategic assessments, and design reviews to validate the enterprise approach and associated work products.
• Technical Advisory: Provide expert advice, guidance, and assistance to other professionals in a consulting capacity, coordinating the resolution of highly complex technical problems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with a BS degree.
  • Alternatively, 20 years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in lieu of a degree.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in industry technical issues and trends.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to utilize functional area expertise to assess the operational and functional baselines of an organization and its components.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge of NMEC Operations, NMEC Architecture, and mission applications such as Harmony.
• Familiarity with foreign language document management, digital exploitation, and data systems across the DoD, IC, and NATO.

Security Requirements

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a final Top Secret U.S. Government clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Screening: Must successfully complete a mandatory security screening, including a counter-intelligence polygraph (CSP) examination.
• U.S. Citizenship required

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.