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IC-CAP LLC

Expert Data Architect 112-100

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect (Expert-Level) : Overall Assignment Description : Expert-level Data Architects serve as a technical resource for strategic oversight and planning of database structural design and ...

IC-CAP LLC

Expert Data Architect 112-135

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect (Expert-Level) serves as a technical resource for strategic oversight and planning of database structural design and development. They provide technical, strategic guidance to senior ...

VTG

Data Engineer Expert

Herndon, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a mission-focused enterprise environment, responsible for designing and implementing scalable data architectures, building data ...

VT Group (VTG)

Data Engineer Expert

Herndon, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

VT Group (VTG) is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a mission-focused enterprise environment. The role involves designing and implementing scalable data architectures, building data ...

VTG

Data Engineer Expert

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

$117K - $141K/yr

Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a mission-focused enterprise environment, responsible for designing and implementing scalable data architectures, building data ...

Nestle

Expert Data Scientist (AI)

Arlington, VA · On-site

  • Retirement

Position Summary Join Nestle IT & Digital as an Expert AI Data Scientist supporting Nestle USA (NUSA).You'llsit at the seam between business and technology, framing ambiguous business problems and ...

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How much do data expert jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for data expert in Virginia is $163,603.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,400.00 and $168,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Expert vs Data Analyst?

AspectData ExpertData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields; certifications like CAP, Microsoft Data AnalystBachelor's in related fields; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst Associate
Work EnvironmentCollaborates across departments, often involved in strategic data initiativesAnalyzes data sets, creates reports, supports decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, consulting firmsBusiness, marketing, finance, healthcare sectors

While both roles involve working with data, a Data Expert typically has a broader scope, focusing on complex data strategies and cross-departmental projects. A Data Analyst primarily interprets data, creates reports, and supports operational decisions. The roles often overlap, but Data Experts usually possess more advanced skills and responsibilities.

Data Expert jobs near you
Infographic showing various Data Expert job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $163,603 per year, or $78.7 per hour.

Expert Data Architect 112-100

IC-CAP LLC

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$65.25 - $84/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Data Architect (Expert-Level):
Overall Assignment Description:
Expert-level Data Architects serve as a technical resource for strategic oversight and planning of database structural design and development. They provide technical, strategic guidance to senior- level database administrators and application developers in the creation of new databases, as well as the maintenance of major existing databases supporting evolving applications. Data architect positions provide strategic guidance to data stewards on the development and implementation approaches for data models to support organizational business and mission systems and processes.
Duties may include:
  • Consults to all levels of the organization on the design, development and implementation approaches for logical database structures and classification schemas.
  • Develops policies and procedures to build, maintain and leverage the data model.
  • Provides technical, strategic guidance on the development of metadata tags, Document Type Definitions (DTD), and schemas using appropriate technologies for representation of data and data relationships.
  • Ensures that metadata and data standards and definitions will support both business and mission processes and system implementation approaches, and NSG/ASG requirements for sharing data.

Skills and Experience:
Required:
  • Expert-level experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Intelligence Communitys (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).
  • Previous working experience in government or industry in data strategy, models, flow models and standards.
  • Previous working experience in government or industry in Data Management services (compliance, cataloging, provenance, identifier, registry, metrics, recall & revision)

Desired:
  • Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
  • Previous working experience in government or industry with Data access services, APIs, Linked Data (REST, SOAP, OGC, etc.).
  • Previous working experience in government or industry in Data Queuing, Messaging, Orchestration, Choreography services.
  • Previous working experience in government or industry with Data Security Services (IAA, DPM, DRM, PDP, PEP, PAP, etc.).
  • Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience
  • Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience

Education and Experience:
  • 18+ years' experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience.

Security Clearance:
  • DoD Approved Clearance and Poly

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