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Lead Data & Architecture Authority

Va-Arlington- Hybrid - UsHybridFull Timelead

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Benefits:

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off

About this Role:

Imagineeer is seeking a Lead Data and Architecture professional to serve as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and implementing secure, compliant, enterprise-scale data environments in support of federal health and defense missions.

This is a leadership role with direct accountability for architectural decisions, enterprise data governance, and compliance posture across regulated IL4/IL5 cloud environments. You will align all technical design with DoD cybersecurity policy, federal data protection statutes, and auditability standards, and you will brief senior government officials on risk, compliance, and readiness. You own the architecture from concept through ATO.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture and Design

Architect and oversee deployment of IL4/IL5-compliant cloud lakehouse or data mesh environments
Design secure ingestion pipelines integrating enterprise systems including MHS GENESIS, TRICARE, and United States Transportation Command
Implement ABAC and RBAC mechanisms integrated with DoD ICAM systems
Establish cryptographic data integrity and provenance tracking mechanisms
Develop automated audit logging, monitoring, and traceability controls for all data access events

Governance and Compliance Leadership

Lead data governance board activities and establish enterprise data standards across programs
Ensure all architectural decisions align with DoD Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, and CMMC requirements
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DoD 5400.11-R, Federal Records Act, and NARA retention and disposition schedules
Support ATO documentation and security package development
Implement continuous monitoring controls and compliance dashboards to sustain audit readiness

AI Governance and Executive Engagement

Oversee AI/ML model governance including explainability, bias assessment, and operational validation
Integrate AI governance frameworks into federal data environments in alignment with DoD Responsible AI policy
Brief senior government officials on compliance posture, risk mitigation strategies, and audit readiness
Serve as the escalation point for architectural risk decisions and cross-team technical disputes

Qualifications and Skills:

12 or more years of experience in enterprise data architecture within DoD or federal civilian agencies
Demonstrated experience supporting RMF accreditation and ATO processes
Deep familiarity with NIST 800-series controls and DoD cybersecurity policies
Experience designing secure IL4/IL5 cloud architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or equivalent)
Proven implementation of zero-trust architecture and ICAM integration
Experience establishing enterprise data governance frameworks
Experience supporting federal records compliance and automated retention controls
Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities for compliance artifacts
Executive-level communication skills; experience briefing senior government officials
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies:

Experience supporting Military Health System modernization or federal healthcare data environments
Experience in healthcare data compliance environments (HIPAA, CMS, MHS, or equivalent)
Familiarity with distributed ledger or cryptographic hashing for data integrity
Experience implementing continuous monitoring dashboards and automated compliance reporting
Experience integrating AI governance frameworks into federal environments
Knowledge of cross-domain data sharing controls and coalition interoperability
Strong executive communication and audit response experience
Experience with data catalog platforms (Collibra, Apache Atlas, Alation, Informatica, or equivalent)
Technical certification in compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
Current cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent)
Active DoD clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Flexible work from home options available.