Lead Data Architect

Guidehouse

. Serve as the technical lead for enterprise data architecture supporting a Navy client’s modernization initiatives .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data architecture, data governance, and scalable data integration solutions, with a strong focus on supporting Navy modernization initiatives and ensuring data quality and compliance across analytical platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Data ArchitectureData GovernanceETL/ELT FrameworksCloud Platform ExperienceData Quality Controls

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Hard Skills

Data IntegrationData ModelingOntology DevelopmentMetadata ManagementPredictive AnalyticsSQLPythonDatabricksPalantir FoundryData Lineage

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationStakeholder EngagementStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureSnowflakeWar Data Platform/JupiterNavy Data PlatformMaven Smart SystemDRRS-NQlikNIPRNetSIPRNet

Certifications & Qualifications

SECRET Federal Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Navy LogisticsSupply ChainOperational PerformanceData Mesh ConceptsClassified EnvironmentsFederal Enterprise ModernizationReadiness MetricsOperational ReportingData StewardshipKPI Catalogs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLMavenPythonSnowflakeSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical lead for enterprise data architecture supporting a Navy client’s modernization initiatives
Establish enterprise data architecture, data governance, and semantic modeling strategies across War Data Platform/Jupiter, Navy Data Platform (NDP), Maven Smart System (MSS), and Palantir Foundry environments
Lead the design and implementation of scalable data integration, ETL/ELT, and data lineage frameworks supporting logistics, supply chain, maintenance, readiness, personnel, and operational performance data
Define enterprise ontology models, authoritative data sources, master data management approaches, and metadata standards
Architect cross-domain data synchronization solutions supporting both NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments
Lead development of data governance policies, stewardship processes, KPI catalogs, and readiness metric frameworks
Collaborate with Government stakeholders to modernize legacy reporting processes and transition manual briefing products into automated, data-driven operational capabilities
Ensure data quality, traceability, security, and compliance across enterprise analytical platforms
Provide architectural leadership to Data Architects, Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and engineering teams
Support executive-level briefings, modernization roadmaps, and technical strategy development

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
SEVEN (7) or more years of relatable experience in enterprise data architecture, data management, or data engineering
Experience supporting Navy logistics, maintenance, supply chain, or readiness programs
Experience with War Data Platform/Jupiter, NDP, or MSS
Knowledge of DoW data strategies, data mesh concepts, and ontology development
Experience supporting classified environments and cross-domain architectures
Familiarity with DRRS-N readiness metrics and operational reporting frameworks
AWS, Azure, Snowflake, or comparable cloud platform experience
Experience designing large-scale cloud and data platform architectures
Experience developing enterprise data models, ontologies, metadata repositories, and governance frameworks
Experience with Databricks, Palantir Foundry, SQL, Python, Qlik and modern data integration technologies
Experience architecting data solutions supporting predictive analytics and operational decision support
Experience establishing data quality, lineage, and governance controls
Experience supporting DoW, Navy, or federal enterprise modernization initiatives
Ability to work with executive stakeholders and technical teams
Up to 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Flexible workplace