Data lead

Requisition Number: 25415

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $120,411.00 - $165,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Data Lead to help our efforts at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in support of AFRL.

The Data Lead is responsible for leading and implementing the RQ Aerospace Systems Directorate Data Strategy across the organization ensuring that data is accessible, secure, accurate, and aligned with mission objectives. This role supports compliance with federal data mandates, facilitates data sharing and reuse, and enables data-driven decision-making.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Implement the enterprise data strategy aligned with the digital materiel management and mission objectives

• Serves as the primary advisor to leadership on data governance, quality, architecture, and analytics readiness

• Establish the data governance framework, including data stewardship roles, standards, and decisions rights

• Implement data classification, protection, and access control models

• Oversee the development of enterprise data architecture and integration with cloud, legacy, and modern platforms

• Implement metadata management, data catalogs, data fabric and data pipelines

• Collaborate with CITO regarding data infrastructure requirements to ensure secure, scalable, and interoperable infrastructure

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture team to develop the enterprise data architecture, integration plan for cloud, legacy, and modern platforms.

• Enable advanced analytics, AI/ML readiness, and self-service BI capabilities by ensuring foundational data quality and access

• Support mission and operations teams with data products, KPIs and dashboards

• Assist in driving adoption of data standards and reusable data assets

• Coordinate data activities across business, mission, and mission support team

• Oversee data program milestones, metrics, risks, and performance reporting

Minimum Qualifications

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

• Deep understanding of data governance, quality, metadata, privacy, and stewardship

• Familiarity with federal data strategy and agency-level data mandates

• Strong understanding of data architecture and modern technologies

• Experience with tools such as AWS/Azure data services, Tableau, PowerBI and others

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Secret level clearance OR ability to obtain a clearance at time of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• Change management and cross-agency collaboration

• Ability to translate technical data concepts into business and mission value

• Familiarity with AI/ML data preparation and ethical data use principles

• Experience supporting R&D and defense missions

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.