Data Architect

Vienna, VA
Aviation – C130 /
Full-time /
On-site
SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.

Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to support operations and sustainment of the C-130 aircraft. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing data systems that support aircraft maintenance, logistics, performance analysis, and mission readiness. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace data systems, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of data governance in a defense environment.

Benefits

    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Federal Holidays

Required

    • Must be a US Citizen, Dual Citizen, or Green Card Holder
    • Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of seven (7) years related work experience required.
    • Seven (7) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education, for a total of 14 years of relevant experience.
    • Willingness and ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilites

    • Architects the data platform blueprint and implements the design, encompassing the relevant data platform components.
    • Collaborates with the Integration Architects and Data Architects to ensure cohesive integration between systems and data models.

Professional Skills and Qualifications

    • Good understanding of AWS Data and storage families.
    • 3-5 years in Cloud technology, working with AWS Athena, Glue, S3.
    • 2+ years hands on experience in building data pipelines in SQL, Python (preferred).
    • Prior experience in migrating data from on premise (Mainframe, DB2, Oracle, SQLDB etc.) to cloud platform.
    • Preferred: Experience in optimizing and troubleshooting ETL processes and Data pipelines.
$120,000 - $135,000 a year
A salary commensurate with experience will be offered.
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.