Data Architect Lead

Position Summary The Data Architect Lead owns the end-to-end data strategy for the Product Line, including data modeling, migration planning, ETL development, data governance, and analytics. This role is critical to the successful migration of legacy supply chain data (AEMS/MERS, GIP, Maximo) to modernized systems (DMLSS, LogiCole, VALIP) and the integration of AI/ML-driven analytics capabilities. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product-specific data models and enterprise data architecture aligned to Product Line standards
• Lead data mapping, extraction, transformation, migration, and analytics activities from VA legacy systems to modernized platforms
• Develop and maintain the Data Mapping and Validation Plan, Data Migration Plan and Schedule, and Data Mapping Document
• Design, develop, test, and manage data tools to obtain and manage data sets from disparate sources; maintain project management plans for tool development efforts
• Conduct data profiling, cleansing, enrichment, and validation aligned to VA standards
• Ensure data delivered to third parties (e.g., MEDLOG) conforms to provided standards
• Support VALIP cloud ecosystem development, including automated data exchange between internal and external supply chain partners
• Develop and maintain bi-directional interfaces between VALIP and Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS, and other enterprise systems; ensure data integrity and validated mappings
• Implement AI/ML algorithms and Generative AI capabilities to enhance predictive forecasting and provide near real-time data insights into inventory levels and demand
• Develop a Centralized Supply Chain Dashboard to monitor purchase orders, demand fluctuations, and inventory bottlenecks in real time
• Ensure all data architecture and migration activities comply with VA security, privacy, and organizational controls

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.