Chief Data/AI Engineer
Core
Oversee enterprise data engineering and operations, execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan (EDEOP), and coordinate data engineering, operations, tooling, and governance teams to deliver data functions across security enclaves.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Data/AI Engineer (Enterprise Data Engineering)
Builds
Enterprise data platform and lifecycle management solutions
Domain
Defense/Security (WDP) + Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Data engineering strategy, data lifecycle management, technical risk management, cross-functional leadership, roadmap planning, metrics definition, team mentorship, data governance coordination
Preferred skills
Emerging data technologies, knowledge sharing across disciplines
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Prepare and execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan (EDEOP), coordinate activities of data engineering/operations/tooling/governance teams, establish data engineering standards and best practices, lead technical reviews of data solutions, analyze data platform performance and recommend improvements, manage technical risks related to data engineering, mentor junior data engineers, develop strategic roadmaps for data platform evolution, represent the data engineering function in cross-functional leadership forums
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight