Lead Data Migration Architect
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- McLean, VA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience, including 5 years of project management experience supporting efforts of similar size and scope, and at least 2 years of management experience w
- Strong experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
- Hands-on or oversight-level experience with Linux environments, Python, SQL, and Java
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting data migration efforts between enterprise repositories
- Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and resolving complex issues
- Demonstrated experience managing dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Knowledge of IC customer processes, policies, and mission environments
Nice to have
- Experience driving automation and process optimization initiatives
- PMP certification or master’s degree
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior government stakeholders
Full description
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
The Lead Data Migration Architect will serve as the primary interface between the contractor and U.S. Government customer, while also providing senior-level technical leadership supporting data-centric mission systems. This role combines traditional leadership responsibilities with hands-on oversight of data architecture, migration, and database-driven solutions. The position is weighted toward technical execution with project management oversight.
Primary Technical Responsibilities
- Lead and perform data migration efforts across enterprise data repositories, ensuring data integrity, continuity, and compliance with customer standards.
- Demonstrated implementation experience performing data migration efforts between legacy and new data repositories, specifically within Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
- Guide development and migration efforts leveraging Python, SQL, Java, and Linux-based systems.
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams to modernize and optimize data workflows, pipelines, and storage solutions.
- Ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements, security constraints, and IC data governance policies.
- Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system enhancements for mission-critical applications.
- Drive technical innovation, automation, and efficiency improvements across the program.
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead as the Program Manager a small team of analysts and manage all phases of a full lifecycle analysis and mission support program.
- Serve as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), and senior government stakeholders.
- Oversee cost, schedule, and performance across multiple projects and task areas.