Enterprise Data Architect

ResponsibilitiesShape the Future of America’s Skies with PeratonJoin Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, secure, and connected.We’re seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and are excited to help transform the future of air traffic management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures while collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll help define it.Enterprise Data ArchitectLocation: Herndon, VADefines enterprise data architecture, canonical data models, aviation data exchange standards compliance, data integration patterns, data governance frameworks, and cross-package data flow architecture for BNATCS. Owns the authoritative data models and integration patterns that enable NEEDS package systems to exchange information reliably, securely, and in conformance with FAA aviation data standards.This role complements the existing SW & Data Architect positions by providing dedicated depth on data modeling, aviation exchange formats, master data management, and data integration engineering — freeing the SW & Data Architects to focus on software, cloud, and pipeline architecture.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain canonical data models (conceptual, logical, physical) for BNATCS domain areas and enforce naming, typing, and semantic conventions across NEEDS package teamsDefine and steward the enterprise data governance framework — data ownership, stewardship roles, quality standards, retention, and lifecycle managementDesign data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, streaming, event-driven, request-reply) for cross-package data flows and adjacent NAS system interfacesEnforce aviation data exchange format compliance — SWIM, FIXM, AIXM, WXXM, ASTERIX — across domain teams; review interface payloads for schema conformanceProduce data architecture artifacts for current active applicable NEEDS package systems — data dictionaries, metadata catalogs, data flow diagrams, entity-relationship models, canonical schemasEstablish and operate a master data management (MDM) capability for shared reference data (facilities, sites, CIPs, JCNs, systems, personnel roles)Define data quality metrics, monitoring, and remediation workflows; establish data quality gates for ingestion into shared analytical environmentsDesign analytical data architecture — data lake / lakehouse patterns, warehouse structures, curated data products — supporting the Digital Command Center and Knowledge Base ExpansionPartner with the SW & Data Architects on the data side of ICDs — payload schemas, semantic contracts, versioning strategy, backward-compatibility rules — while software architects own transport, security, and API structureSupport MBSE / DNA integration by aligning canonical data models to UAF DIV-2 / DIV-3 artifacts and the DNA knowledge graph ontologySupport procurement trade studies with data architecture evaluation criteria (data model maturity, exchange format compliance, integration effort estimates)QualificationsRequired QualificationsMinimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years in lieu of a degreeUS Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearanceProficiency in relational, dimensional, and graph data modeling; conceptual/logical/physical modeling disciplineDeep experience with data modeling tools (ERwin, Sparx EA, PowerDesigner, or equivalent)Demonstrated experience with data governance frameworks and master data managementWorking knowledge of aviation data exchange formats — SWIM, FIXM, AIXM — or comparable domain-specific exchange standards (HL7, ISO 20022) with a plan for aviation ramp-upExperience designing data integration patterns — ETL/ELT, streaming (Kafka, Kinesis), event-driven, CDC — for high-volume operational dataExperience with cloud data platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) — Redshift, Glue, Athena, Snowflake, Databricks, or equivalentsExperience defining data dictionaries, metadata catalogs, and lineage trackingFAA or DoD data architecture experience preferredPreferred QualificationsDirect experience with SWIM / NEMS interface design, JMSDD authoring, or SWIM Content FilteringExperience with data catalog and lineage tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica EDC, DataHub, Apache Atlas, Purview)Background in operational data stores supporting real-time decision support systems — latency, freshness, and consistency trade-offsFamiliarity with knowledge graphs, ontology development, or semantic web technologies (RDF, OWL, SHACL, SPARQL) — relevant for DNA and MBSE integrationExperience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or architecture modeling tools (Cameo, Sparx EA, Archi) — particularly UAF DIV / SV-6 data artifactsExperience with data virtualization, data mesh, or data product architecturesFamiliarity with data privacy, information classification, and controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling in federal environmentsRelevant certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), TOGAF, or DAMA-DMBOK-aligned credentials#BNATCS Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-169850Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Public Trust