Lead Data Migration Architect

The Lead Data Migration Architect will serve as the primary interface between the contractor and U.S. Government customer, while also providing senior-level technical leadership supporting data-centric mission systems. This role combines traditional leadership responsibilities with hands-on oversight of data architecture, migration, and database-driven solutions. The position is weighted toward technical execution with project management oversight.

Primary Technical Responsibilities

• Lead and perform data migration efforts across enterprise data repositories, ensuring data integrity, continuity, and compliance with customer standards.
• Demonstrated implementation experience performing data migration efforts between legacy and new data repositories, specifically within Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
• Guide development and migration efforts leveraging Python, SQL, Java, and Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to modernize and optimize data workflows, pipelines, and storage solutions.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements, security constraints, and IC data governance policies.
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system enhancements for mission-critical applications.
• Drive technical innovation, automation, and efficiency improvements across the program.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead as the Program Manager a small team of analysts and manage all phases of a full lifecycle analysis and mission support program.
• Serve as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), and senior government stakeholders.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and performance across multiple projects and task areas.
• Coordinate staffing actions, including identifying, onboarding, and managing qualified personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and contractual requirements.
• Provide status reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and resolution of programmatic issues.
• Foster strong relationships with Government Technical Managers (GTMs) and key stakeholders.
• Anticipate mission changes and support contract modifications or re-scoping efforts.

Required

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience, including 5 years of project management experience supporting efforts of similar size and scope, and at least 2 years of management experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
• Strong experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Hands-on or oversight-level experience with Linux environments, Python, SQL, and Java
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting data migration efforts between enterprise repositories
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and resolving complex issues
• Demonstrated experience managing dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of IC customer processes, policies, and mission environments

Desired

• Experience driving automation and process optimization initiatives
• PMP certification or master’s degree
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior government stakeholders