Architecture & Data Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Architecture & Data Lead (AI): Designing and building an integration platform to enable reliable data flow across the U.S. military’s logistics ecosystem with an accent on cross-platform integration and classification-aware architecture. Focus on developing production-grade adapters for DoD C2 platforms and ensuring system resilience in DDIL environments.

Location: Remote (USA). US Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance required. Willingness to travel up to 25% to USMC sites and HQ.

Salary: $175,000–$225,000

Company

Insights company leveraging artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, and data analytics for resilient optimization of complex systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement the bidirectional data layer connecting major DoD C2 platforms, including Palantir and Anduril.
• Develop common data models, translation layers, and production-grade adapters in live government environments.
• Architect data flows across IL-5, IL-6, and tactical environments with strict classification-aware controls.
• Align architecture with JADC2 and Service C2 interoperability standards and maintain API contracts.
• Implement resilient data synchronization for DDIL environments to ensure functionality in low-connectivity states.
• Lead the onboarding of authoritative DoD data sources into the platform without disrupting existing workflows.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software/systems architecture experience, including at least one system-of-systems integration delivered to production.
• 5+ years of data architecture or engineering experience on DoD, logistics, or complex-enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience building production integration adapters between disparate systems.
• Demonstrated experience operating across multiple classification levels (IL-4, IL-5, IL-6).
• US Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience with Palantir and/or Anduril platforms in production environments.
• Experience with DoD cross-domain solutions and authoritative DoD data feeds.
• Experience with geospatial data architecture (e.g., PostGIS).
• Familiarity with USMC or Service-level logistics domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, results-based work environment.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package.
• 100% employer-paid comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for employees and families.
• Unlimited PTO and a flexible work environment.
• 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave.