Lead Data Architect

Job overview

The Lead Data Architect role is hybrid in Suitland, MD; the posting states a salary range of $160,000–$225,000. Revolutional provides technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies; this position supports a federal application transformation and modernization initiative. The architect defines and leads enterprise data architecture, governance, and implementation across a large-scale modernization program. The role coordinates data platforms, pipelines, analytics, integrations, and security standards across teams and contractors to support scalable, compliant, mission-critical operations.

What you'll do

• Lead enterprise data architecture
• design and govern data lakes, lakehouses, warehouses, and distributed processing platforms
• define data models, standards, retention, and lifecycle approaches
• oversee data quality, integration, lineage, and governance
• design ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines
• support streaming architectures, APIs, and system integrations
• support AI/ML and MLOps architectures
• ensure federal privacy and security compliance
• lead multi-contractor integrations
• implement cloud cost optimization
• mentor architects and engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead data architect

enterprise data architecture

data governance

cloud modernization

data lakes

etl/elt

ai/ml

federal programs

suitland md

revolutional

$160k–$225k

hybrid

public trust eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance options, employer-paid dental and vision options, employer-sponsored disability and life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible schedules and teleworking options, paid holidays and PTO, paid parental leave, and professional development.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust; seeks 10–14 or more years of relevant experience. Hybrid work and teleworking options are described in the posting.

About the employer

Revolutional, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.