The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a DataOps Lead to design, implement, and manage enterprise-scale data platforms and pipelines. The role will oversee the full lifecycle of data engineering and integration, and lead efforts to define data architecture standards, drive interoperability across platforms, and ensure data quality, security, and compliance at scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, SW Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or data operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
- Proficiency with data engineering and orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, dbt, NiFi, Talend, Kafka, Spark, Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), most importantly the Azure suite of data management tools (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Purview, etc.)
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks, compliance standards, and security requirements integrated into data pipelines (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP, CMMC)
- Experience with metadata management, master data management (MDM), and data quality frameworks to ensure trusted enterprise data assets
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and the ability to design and evolve enterprise-scale data ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and mission-focused stakeholders across multiple constituencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across diverse teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
