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SAIC Data Engineering Lead in REMOTE WORK, Virginia
Description
SAIC is a leading global technology integration company specializing in cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative AI solutions that transform industries and empower businesses. SAIC is seeking a Data & AI Services Lead to join our energized team as we embark on a large AI initiative.
The Data Engineering Lead is central to expanding data engineering capacity, addressing the growing demands of meeting Service Department/Defense Support Department (SD/DSD) and Combatant Command (CCMD) priorities. As the Data Engineering Lead, this individual will be responsible for developing and managing an integrated API infrastructure, focusing on designing, prototyping, testing, documenting, and publishing secure APIs. This role is instrumental in facilitating a shift towards a "data-as-a-product" model, ensuring a consistent and common understanding of data resources across diverse organizations and domains.
Candidate must be near or in the National Capital Region
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage an integrated API infrastructure for designing, prototyping, testing, documenting, and publishing secure APIs. These APIs will support data federation on-demand across unclassified and classified boundaries for Advana builders
Sustain and enhance the data management and analytics platform currently supporting the DoD Federated Data Catalog, DoD Audit, the CCMDs through the Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence and Data Acceleration initiative (ADA), and other initiatives
Lead comprehensive enterprise data acquisition, management, and cataloging services to support the rapidly expanding Federated DoD data catalog and the growing Advana user base
Collaborate with data stewards to document, prototype, and deploy tools and processes for establishing semantic services. These services will expose ontologies to improve data understanding for assets within Business Analytics and across other DoD Data Fabrics
Ensure that all data engineering efforts align with organizational policies, standards, and strategic objectives
Lead teams in developing innovative solutions for data ingestion, processing, and distribution to meet evolving organizational needs
Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within the organization
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship is required
Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or similar discipline. Will consider additional years of experience in lieu of education
Strong background in data engineering, data science, and AI technologies
Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, Java, or Scala
Familiarity with cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data-related services
Understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data governance principles
Skills in developing and managing APIs and web services
Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
Desired Qualifications:
Proven track record of leading data and AI projects, ideally in a leadership or managerial role
Experience in designing and implementing large-scale data and AI solutions
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders
Target salary range: $175,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2403325
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability