Data Architect Job in Herndon, Virginia US

Data Architect

Special Missions and Technologies (SMT) provides innovative solutions that address current complex problems for U.S. intelligence and operational commands. Advanced technologies, integrated systems, and tradecraft are developed and employed for a broad spectrum of special missions as well as support capabilities for globally deployed operations. Job Description: Serves as the lead technical resource in the strategic oversight and planning of data models and database structural design and development. Oversees the strategic structural design and development of databases and metadata. Develops Agency data and metadata policies and procedures for structural design and development to build, maintain and leverage the data model, ensuring integration with corporate data standards. Plans new designs for integration into the CIA database structure, using knowledge of the characteristics of the systems being added to the structure and the specifications for database interfaces to ensure effective integration and optimal database performance. Provides extensive technical, strategic advice and guidance of the highest level to senior managers and technical resources in the creation and implementation of new data standards and databases. Required Skills: Clearance required: Active Top Secret / SCI w Polygraph. Demonstrated strong analytic / problem - solving skills I complex computing environments 8 years experience with relational database modeling and /or Object-Oriented design techniques including Unified Modeling Language (UML) 3+ years of experience with XML Schema design, validation, tools HTML/XHTML Desired Skills: 2 Years experience in JAVA/J2EE and JavaScript. Demonstrated ability to explain technical issues clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with Agile development techniques. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Experience with relational database products such as Oracle and MySQL. Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) technologies. Experience with other programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Lisp or C/C++. Familiarity with Intelligence Community data standards such as PUBS.XML, IRM.XML, and ISM.XML. Familiarity with open source products and tools. Familiarity with object-oriented design principles and UML modeling techniques. Advanced degree a plus. Education and Experience: BS/BA degree required in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related field. Must have 8 years relevant experience. Experience may substitute Education Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. Innovative technologies. Superior solutions. Outstanding opportunities. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2010 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. At Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS), we transform data into knowledge. IIS is a leading provider of intelligence and information solutions, specializing in ground processing, unmanned ground systems, cybersecurity operations, homeland security and other markets to resolve the most complex problems for our customers worldwide. IIS employs more then 8,300 people worldwide with major hubs in the Mid Atlantic Region, Aurora, CO, and national Headquarters in Garland, TX, IIS generated $2.8 billion in 2010 revenues. Bring your talent and skills to the following IIS team! Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.