Data Architect at KeenLogic – Falls Church, Virginia

KeenLogic is seeking a Data Architect to support one of our government programs. This role provides technical leadership in designing, developing, and managing large-scale enterprise applications, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure data architecture solutions that support mission-critical operations.

This role supports the Ektropy platform, a centralized system used by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to manage budgeting, staffing, contracts, and program performance across the organization. You’ll be working on a mission-critical application that helps leadership track resources, improve decision-making, and streamline operations across the Military Health System. The work includes enhancing system functionality, supporting data integration, and contributing to modernization efforts, including emerging technologies like AI.

This is a full-time position with a primarily remote work schedule, with core hours from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Candidates must be able to support in-person meetings at DHA Headquarters in Falls Church, VA, as needed.

This position supports a long-term federal contract with a base year and four option years, offering up to five years of continued work. This is a full-time position with core hours from KeenLogic offers Fortune 500-level benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k), and life insurance.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in a related field with at least 10 years of combined commercial and Federal experience in designing, developing, and managing large enterprise applications of similar scale and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 15 years of combined commercial and Federal experience in designing, developing, and managing large enterprise applications of similar scale and complexity

Demonstrated experience with:

• Architecting solutions for large-scale enterprise systems
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining technical architecture
• Developing solutions using .NET Framework, Telerik/Kendo, and SQL
• Designing and developing AI-based solutions
• Creating technical solutions to address complex business requirements
• Leading and mentoring junior team members and performing code review and QA
• Supporting modernization and migration of applications and data across systems

Required Certifications:

• Data Scientist Certification
• .NET Developer Certification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-level data and application solutions to support mission requirements.
• Lead the development and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing system architectures.
• Oversee and ensure quality of development efforts, including conducting code reviews and enforcing best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, supporting knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Support system modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems and data into updated platforms.
• Develop and integrate AI-driven capabilities to enhance system functionality and decision-making.
• Ensure all solutions align with government standards, security requirements, and performance expectations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues impacting system performance and reliability.
• Maintain responsibility for the overall integrity and success of technical solutions delivered under the contract.