Lead Data Migration Architect

The Lead Data Migration Architect will serve as the primary interface between the contractor and U.S. Government customer while also providing senior-level technical leadership supporting data-centric mission systems. This role combines traditional leadership responsibilities with hands-on oversight of data architecture migration and database-driven solutions. The position is weighted toward technical execution with project management oversight.

Primary Technical Responsibilities

• Lead and perform data migration efforts across enterprise data repositories ensuring data integrity continuity and compliance with customer standards.
• Demonstrated implementation experience performing data migration efforts between legacy and new data repositories specifically within Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
• Guide development and migration efforts leveraging Python SQL Java and Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to modernize and optimize data workflows pipelines and storage solutions.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements security constraints and IC data governance policies.
• Support troubleshooting performance tuning and system enhancements for mission-critical applications.
• Drive technical innovation automation and efficiency improvements across the program.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead as the Program Manager a small team of analysts and manage all phases of a full lifecycle analysis and mission support program.
• Serve as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO) Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) and senior government stakeholders.
• Oversee cost schedule and performance across multiple projects and task areas.
• Coordinate staffing actions including identifying onboarding and managing qualified personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality timeliness and contractual requirements.
• Provide status reporting risk mitigation strategies and resolution of programmatic issues.
• Foster strong relationships with Government Technical Managers (GTMs) and key stakeholders.
• Anticipate mission changes and support contract modifications or re-scoping efforts.

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
• Bachelors degree with at least 12 years of experience including 5 years of project management experience supporting efforts of similar size and scope and at least 2 years of management experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
• Strong experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Hands-on or oversight-level experience with Linux environments Python SQL and Java
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting data migration efforts between enterprise repositories
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and resolving complex issues
• Demonstrated experience managing dispersed multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook)
• Knowledge of IC customer processes policies and mission environments

Desired

• Experience driving automation and process optimization initiatives
• PMP certification or masters degree
• Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate across multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior government stakeholders

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.