Lead Data Architect

Back Lead Data Architect Lockheed Martin Sierra Vista, AZ, United States 1 day ago Discuss this with your agent Open in Claude Open in ChatGPT Copy prompt Apply on the employer's site Prepare application Draft this with your agent Open in Claude Open in ChatGPT Copy prompt Role details Contract type Permanent contract Employment type Full-time (> 32 hours) Experience level Expert Experience required 5 years minimum Compensation $185,400.0 - $344,400.0 Working hours Regular working hours Job source the employer's site Tech stack Artificial Intelligence Airflow Systems Engineering Big Data Computer Programming Data Architecture Data Dictionary Data Integration Information Management Python (Programming Language) Logical Data Models Machine Learning +13 more SAP (Applications) SQL Databases Systems Integration Apache Spark Software Application Programming Agentic-AI Data Lakes Pyspark Information Technology Apache Nifi Data Management Data Pipelines Databricks Job description Partner with Data Product Owners to capture business requirements and create robust logical data models. Design federated ontologies and knowledge-graph structures that enrich data products and support AI agents, AI reasoning, and analytics applications. Ensure models deliver clean, well-documented feature sets for machine-learning pipelines; work with data scientists to embed model-ready attributes (feature stores, lineage metadata). Define logical representations for SAP, Apriso, and other source systems and guide ingestion patterns that preserve semantic integrity. Produce architecture artifacts (diagrams, data dictionaries, ontology catalogs) and enforce data-quality, security, and lineage standards. Design data entities in a way so that they can be productized to ensure they meet the requirements of their documented use cases. Collaborate with the Lead Data Engineer to validate designs. Continuously improve modeling processes, promote ontology reuse, and stay current on semantic-modeling and Databricks advancements. Advise on the technology stack used in team operations. Requirements DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Ontology, SAP, Ecosystems, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Data Management, Data Modeling, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Artificial Intelligence (AI), System Integration (SI), * Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Management, or a related field. 10 + years of large-scale data architecture/engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on productizing data assets for enterprise consumption. Significant experience designing/operationalizing ontologies. Demonstrated ability to probe for and understand core customer needs as opposed to surface-level needs. Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; proficient with Spark (PySpark/Scala) and deep experience with AI-assisted development. Experience with data-integration/orchestration tools (e.g., NiFi, Airflow) for pipeline development. Must be a US Citizen. Desired Skills Experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Jobs/Workflows). Experience with federated data models and ontologies. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork and internal-customer support. Master’s degree or advanced technical training (optional). Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Associate/Professional) or comparable big-data credentials. Experience developing applications leveraging genAI. Benefits & conditions Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $185400.00 - $344400.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $166900.00 - $309900.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $148300.00 - $275500.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $133500.00 - $247900.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc. At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-T