Chief Data Architect

L3Harris Technologies

. Own the strategic design of the entire data and ontology architecture for the enterprise Palantir implementation .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $165,500 - $354,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise data and ontology architecture, with a strong focus on data integration, governance, and compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor architects while driving architectural innovation and aligning technical strategies with business objectives.

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Palantir ExperienceData Integration ArchitectureOntology DesignData GovernanceMaster Data Management

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Hard Skills

Data ModelingTaxonomy DesignSemantic ModelingArchitectural PrinciplesData Quality FrameworksAnalytical Data ModelsOperational Data ModelsIntegration PatternsMetadata StrategyCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Problem-SolvingMentorshipStakeholder EngagementTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

Palantir Ontology APIPalantir FoundryERP SystemsPLM SystemsAPIsLegacy Systems

Industry Keywords

Heavily Regulated EnvironmentsDefense StandardsFinancial ServicesUtilitiesHealthcareSupply ChainOperationsFinancial SystemsDefense/Aerospace

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategic design of the entire data and ontology architecture for the enterprise Palantir implementation
Design the ontology strategy for seamless data integration
Define the operating model, architectural principles, and governance for cross-functional teams
Select architectural tools, design architectures, review key technical decisions, mentor architects, and engage senior stakeholders
Build a strong technical culture emphasizing principled design, collaborative problem-solving, continuous learning, speed, performance, and compliance
Develop training and mentorship programs and create architecture communities of practice
Design and roll out the architecture operating model and governance framework
Design the enterprise data ontology strategy representing organizational entities, relationships, and business concepts
Define data integration architecture across approximately 100 legacy systems, including real-time and batch flows, master data management, and data quality frameworks
Establish metadata strategy, governance standards, and lineage tracking
Define analytical and operational data models for financial analysis, supply chain optimization, engineering insights, and strategic planning
Partner with IT leadership to codify enterprise architecture standards, data governance policies, and integration patterns
Define naming conventions, data classification schemes, security models, and compliance requirements including ITAR
Embed architects within product teams to guide implementation decisions and translate architectural vision into executable requirements
Work with product development teams to validate approaches and resolve technical constraints
Engage business stakeholders across finance, operations, supply chain, and engineering
Lead design reviews for complex integration challenges, ontology extensions, and cross-cutting architectural decisions
Stay current with Palantir best practices, emerging data architecture patterns, and industry benchmarks
Drive architectural innovation while managing timelines, budgets, and technical debt

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience
Experience building and scaling engineering organizations, including hiring, training curricula, and career development frameworks
Demonstrated experience with Palantir or similar graph platforms; Palantir experience preferred
Proven ability to design ontologies, taxonomies, and data models that capture complex domain semantics and support multiple use cases
Experience integrating 10+ systems across heterogeneous platforms (ERP, PLM, databases, APIs, legacy systems)
Excellent communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and define strategies that align business needs with technical constraints
Experience working in heavily regulated environments (defense, financial services, utilities, or healthcare); familiarity with DoD security standards a plus
Background in formal ontology methodologies or semantic modeling frameworks
Track record working with systems integrators and managing vendor relationships in large programs
Direct experience with large-scale Palantir implementations; familiarity with Palantir Ontology API, Foundry, and configuration frameworks
Background in one or more domains: supply chain, operations, financial systems, or defense/aerospace
Experience with MDM (Master Data Management), data quality frameworks, and data governance at enterprise scale

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off