Lead Data Architect

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead, Data Architect - Data & Systems Job Code: 23914 Job Location: Onsite at any of the following locations: Huntsville, AL, Canoga Park, CA, West Palm Beach, FL, Redmond, WA Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: Aerojet Rocketdyne Business Intelligence team is seeking a data architect and engineer that will be responsible for supporting the design and structure of our Segment's primary data warehouse. This individual will identify our internal and external data sources, collaborate with internal teams to determine data storage needs, and use this information to create and maintain data architecture ongoing. This role will be responsible for data warehouse governance practices including data management, data quality, data security, and provisioning access. They will identify and develop sound data architectures by working with users and stakeholders to understand data visualization and reporting requirements. This role requires the ability to lead a team of programmers, data scientists, and business system experts with strong problem-solving skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (including executives) to drive data-driven decision-making. Essential Functions: Manage the development, design, and maintenance of Data Warehouses and transformational tools to enable actionable business insights through dashboards and reports.
Lead the development and documentation of consistent methodologies and governance for extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from various sources such as Snowflake and Palantir, ensuring effective visualization and reporting.
Design, build, and manage data pipelines, including data transformation mapping, data flow diagrams, and metadata collection, to ensure data accessibility, accuracy, and security. Must have strong SQL background
Document and maintain data models (Conceptual, Logical, and Physical) and metadata management solutions to facilitate efficient and effective use of data.
Collaborate with IT and business units to develop, manage, and integrate business intelligence reporting, analytics, and data science outputs into business processes and workflows.
Proactively analyze existing data structures and reporting to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements, ensuring compliance with architectural standards.
Lead planning sessions with customers to improve business processes, prioritize investments in data and infrastructure, and translate data strategies into data integration frameworks and reporting.
Coordinate cross-functionally with IT and Data Analytics teams to ensure resource optimization, synchronization of initiatives, and prevent duplication of work across the enterprise, while maintaining comprehensive database documentation.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant data analytics experience Or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related data analytics experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related data analytics experience Preferred Additional Skills: 4+ years of experience working with or managing Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, SQL, Power BI and/or Tableau
3+ years of experience with data extract, transform and load (ETL & ELT patterns), data storage, data models, etc. using Azure Data Factory, SQL, DAX, and/or Python
2+ years of experience with Power BI or similar data visualization software
Ability to handle complex problems and take initiative to research issues, engage in self-learning, problem solve, and implement solutions
Proven SQL skills for querying and optimizing datasets
Able to adapt to ever changing tech stacks and willingness to be flexible to alternate solutions
Excellent communication skills, commitment to quality, customer focus, adaptability, and interpersonal skills
Ability to translate data-related requirements into innovative user solutions, drawing on prior education and experience, standard procedures, and basic analysis
B.A., B.S., or equivalent in a quantitative subject (computer science, engineering, mathematics, sciences, information systems, statistics, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy with minimal oversight
Experience working with cross-functional teams to influence outcomes in an agile environment
Experience in warehousing and analytics in Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain industries In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $112,500-$209,500. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $129,500-$240,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.