Description

　　SAIC is a leading global technology integration company specializing in cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative AI solutions that transform industries and empower businesses. SAIC is seeking a Data & AI Services Lead to join our energized team as we embark on a large AI initiative.

　　The Data & AI Lead is central to expanding data engineering capacity, addressing the growing demands of meeting Service Department/Defense Support Department (SD/DSD) and Combatant Command (CCMD) priorities. As the Data & AI Lead, this individual will be responsible for developing and managing an integrated API infrastructure, focusing on designing, prototyping, testing, documenting, and publishing secure APIs. This role is instrumental in facilitating a shift towards a "data-as-a-product" model, ensuring a consistent and common understanding of data resources across diverse organizations and domains.

　　Candidate must be near or in the National Capital Region

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Develop and manage an integrated API infrastructure for designing, prototyping, testing, documenting, and publishing secure APIs. These APIs will support data federation on-demand across unclassified and classified boundaries for Advana builders

　　Sustain and enhance the data management and analytics platform currently supporting the DoD Federated Data Catalog, DoD Audit, the CCMDs through the Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence and Data Acceleration initiative (ADA), and other initiatives

　　Lead comprehensive enterprise data acquisition, management, and cataloging services to support the rapidly expanding Federated DoD data catalog and the growing Advana user base

　　Collaborate with data stewards to document, prototype, and deploy tools and processes for establishing semantic services. These services will expose ontologies to improve data understanding for assets within Business Analytics and across other DoD Data Fabrics

　　Ensure that all data engineering efforts align with organizational policies, standards, and strategic objectives

　　Lead teams in developing innovative solutions for data ingestion, processing, and distribution to meet evolving organizational needs

　　Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within the organization

　　Qualifications

　　Required Qualifications:

　　U.S. Citizenship is required

　　Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility

　　Bachelor’s degree and eighteen (18) years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or similar discipline. Master’s degree and sixteen (16) years of experience or PhD and fifteen (15) years of experience. Will consider additional years of experience in lieu of education

　　Strong background in data engineering, data science, and AI technologies

　　Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, Java, or Scala

　　Familiarity with cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data-related services

　　Understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data governance principles

　　Skills in developing and managing APIs and web services

　　Experience with data visualization tools and techniques

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Proven track record of leading data and AI projects, ideally in a leadership or managerial role

　　Experience in designing and implementing large-scale data and AI solutions

　　Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders

　　Target salary range: $175,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

　　SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

　　Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.REQNUMBER: 2400315

　　SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability