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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract principal data architect in the United States is $166,502.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $192,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Principal Data Architect vs Contract Data Engineer?

AspectContract Principal Data ArchitectContract Data Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees in data-related fields and certifications like CDMP or DAMAOften requires a degree in computer science or related field, with certifications like AWS or Google Cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentFocuses on designing data architecture, strategy, and governance in enterprise settingsBuilds, maintains, and optimizes data pipelines and infrastructure
Industry UsageUsed across industries for high-level data strategy and architecture planningCommonly employed in data pipeline development and data platform implementation

The Contract Principal Data Architect primarily focuses on designing and overseeing data architecture strategies, while the Contract Data Engineer concentrates on building and maintaining data pipelines. Both roles require technical expertise, but their responsibilities and focus areas differ significantly within data management projects.

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Principal Data Architect

McBride Consulting

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA • On-site

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 hours ago

Job description


McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Architect providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA and is 100% onsite.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
  • Provide interoperability and data architecture support to ensure data consistency, reliability, and interoperability throughout the mission planning process.
  • Design and maintain mission planning data architectures, schemas, and data packages supporting Government Program Office requirements and special interest programs.
  • Support development of Mission Planning Order of Battle (MPOB) data schemas and recommendations for integrating new intelligence and mission planning data sources.
  • Participate in technical meetings with Government, Intelligence Community, and mission partners to support mission planning data requirements and interoperability objectives.
  • Serve as a senior integration analyst supporting mission planning interface control and interoperability working groups.
  • Support interoperability for mission planning data formats including MPOB, ACTDF, Electronic Warfare (EW), Mission Planning Parametrics (MPP), and Common Route Definition (CRD).
  • Coordinate with data providers, users, and owners to ensure data reliability, consistency, and governance across mission planning environments.
  • Support schema development and updates to incorporate DoD and Intelligence Community standards and security marking requirements.
  • Provide recommendations for enhancements to mission planning systems, data repositories, and order of battle capabilities.
  • Serve as a technical advisor on mission planning data modernization initiatives, including data integration, cloud architectures, API implementation, and application modernization efforts.
  • Design architectures and provide guidance for decomposing mission planning applications into containerized microservices and cloud-based environments.
  • Support development of data visualizations, analytics solutions, and data quality assessments.
  • Provide recommendations regarding security controls, accreditation requirements, and operation of systems within classified environments.
  • Support operational planning, mission integration, automation, and data ingestion initiatives across mission planning platforms.
  • Assist in the development of Information Support Plans (ISPs), architectural documentation, and interoperability artifacts required to support mission planning capabilities.

Requirements
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI later on
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field
Years of experience: 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of experience in the DoD
Technical Skills
  • Data Architecture and Data Management Architecture Design
  • Mission Planning Data Architecture and Interoperability
  • Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Integration
  • Cloud-based systems and hybrid cloud architectures
  • Data Lakehouse architectures, including DataBricks, Snowflake, and Delta Lake
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible
  • API architecture and microservices design utilizing REST, gRPC, and GraphQL
  • Event-driven and streaming architectures utilizing Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, and Confluent
  • ETL/ELT pipeline orchestration and data transformation solutions
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory, LDAP, Zero Trust, and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
  • Knowledge of XML, JSON, and mission planning data formats
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to data, servers, cloud-based systems, and classified environments
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
  • Familiarity with intelligence data and intelligence community data sources
  • Hybrid network architecture, cloud connectivity, and architecture visualization tools such as Visio, Draw.io, and PowerPoint
Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex interoperability and data architecture challenges
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences
  • Strong collaboration skills with Government, Intelligence Community, and contractor stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently while leading technical discussions and architecture initiatives
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion
100% Onsite
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Dentalinsurance
  • Healthinsurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professionaldevelopment assistance
  • Referralprogram
  • Visioninsurance

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