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WTI

Data Subject Matter Expert

Hampton, VA · On-site

Data Subject Matter Expert Location: Hampton, Virginia Clearance Level: TS/SCI Position Overview: WTI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Intelligence Data Subject Matter Expert (Data SME) to ...

Nestle

Expert Data Product - Data Lake

Arlington, VA

$140K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Position Summary Join Nestle IT & Digital, supporting Nestle USA, as a Data Product Expert accountable for managing and evolving our enterprise data lake as a product, enabling scalable, trusted, and ...

Nestle

Expert Data Product (Semantic Layer)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Position Summary Join Nestle IT & Digital, supporting NUSA, as a Data Product Expert accountable for managing and evolving our semantic layer as a product. You'll define the business-friendly data ...

Probity Inc.

JR Data Engineer-- Expert

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$118K - $142K/yr

In this role, you will design and maintain data pipelines, collaborate closely with development teams, and help deliver reliable data solutions that enable teams to transform data into actionable ...

Probity Inc.

JR Data Engineer-- Expert

Chantilly, VA

$111K - $134K/yr

In this role, you will design and maintain data pipelines, collaborate closely with development teams, and help deliver reliable data solutions that enable teams to transform data into actionable ...

Markon

Expert Data Scientist/Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

Markon is building a pool of talented expert-level Data Sceintists and Systems Engineers to support an Intelligence customer from Chantilly, VA. This position would directly impact the readiness 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.

Data Architect / Data Steward / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Nationwide IT Services

Arlington, VA • On-site

$73.25 - $94.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Data Architect/Data Steward/SME
Secret clearance required.
100% on-site
Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Data Architect / Data Steward / Subject Matter Expert (SME) who serves as the lead advisor on all aspects of enterprise data management. This potential opportunity provides strategic and technical leadership in data architecture, data stewardship, analysis, migration, modeling, integration, warehousing, database design, and cloud best practices. The SME researches and evaluates solutions, recommends improvements, and supports the organization in building secure, scalable, and efficient data environments aligned with current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the SME for all aspects of enterprise data management, providing leadership in data architecture, stewardship, governance, migration, integration, warehousing, database design, and cloud best practices.
  • Make recommendations for improvements to data processes, platforms, standards, and enterprise data strategy.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend solutions to support data management and cloud modernization efforts.
  • Lead activities related to data analysis, data migration, validation, clean-up, and mapping to ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems.
  • Produce, maintain, and update data dictionaries and related metadata documentation.
  • Provide technical support for research, experimentation, business analysis, and the use of systems technology, including architecture, integration capabilities, and database management.
  • Provide technical and data leadership to application developers and IT infrastructure teams, while remaining aware of the future direction of systems and the impact on the enterprise.
  • Advise on how current and future systems can be leveraged to support and benefit enterprise operations.
  • Work closely with other IT groups to coordinate current and future IT plans and activities, including support for development projects involving the computing environment, software upgrades, and installation of new products.
  • Recognize and identify areas where existing policies and procedures require revision, or where new policies and procedures should be developed, especially in support of future business expansion.
  • Apply data management and cloud best practices to improve efficiency, security, maintainability, and enterprise value.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data analysis, data migration tools, data modeling, data integration, data warehousing, and database design.
  • 5+ years of experience addressing issues of data migration, validation, clean-up, and mapping, including producing and maintaining data dictionaries.
  • 5+ years of experience providing technical support in research, experimentation, business analysis, and the use of systems technology, including architecture, integration capabilities, and database management.
  • 5+ years of experience providing technical and data leadership for application developers and IT infrastructure, with an understanding of future systems direction, enterprise impact, and opportunities to leverage current and future technologies.
  • 5+ years of experience working closely with other IT groups to coordinate current and future IT plans and activities, including technical assistance for development projects, coordination of software upgrades, and installation of new products.
  • 5+ years of experience recognizing and identifying potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new policies and procedures need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.

Work Location
Work will be performed at DEA offices in Merrifield, VA; DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA; and other offices deemed appropriate by the Government.
 

Why Join Nationwide IT Services?

Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
 


 

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