Data Architect, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
Nearby: 19 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $142k

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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 760 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 748 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Architect, Senior

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As a Senior Data Architect in a fast-paced, agile environment, you will be responsible for designing and governing the enterprise data architecture that powers analytics and reporting across the organization. Your day-to-day involves setting standards for data modeling, documentation, and governance, ensuring all production data assets meet these criteria before deployment. You will lead client-facing engagements by understanding their data landscape and recommending tailored solutions, while also conducting comprehensive data maturity assessments to deliver actionable roadmaps. Utilizing Python frameworks and SQL, you will build robust data solutions and evaluate tools for optimal storage strategies. This role requires expertise in AWS-based environments, ETL processes, and project management skills to meet schedule-bound technical engagements. Ideal candidates have experience with DoD test & evaluation programs and possess strong communication skills for both internal teams and client interactions.

Skills

Python SQL AWS ETL ELT CI/CD Data Governance Metadata Management Data Cataloging Project Management Airflow dbt Kubernetes PostgreSQL Redshift S3 Athena Lake Formation Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Own the design and governance of enterprise data architecture for analytics and reporting.
Design and enforce data governance standards including naming conventions, quality controls, and metadata management.
Lead client-facing data maturity assessments from scoping to delivering actionable roadmaps.
Support new client intake by understanding their data environment and designing tailored solutions.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients and coordinate with internal teams.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in data architecture or analytics engineering with enterprise-level model ownership.
Expertise in SQL, database modeling, and query optimization for relational databases and cloud platforms.
Proficiency in Python frameworks for data processing, transformation, and automation.
Experience designing and governing data architectures in AWS environments.
Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and modern data pipeline architecture.
Ability to establish and enforce data governance practices and manage metadata.
Project management skills with experience planning and delivering technical engagements.

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