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SMX is seeking a Data Architect (Mid) to develop and maintain enterprise intelligence workflows and tools that directly support global intelligence missions for the U.S. Army. In this critical role, you will be responsible for refining and standardizing cross-domain data services to ensure seamless and secure intelligence sharing from the enterprise to the tactical edge. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator who can translate complex military requirements into technical solutions and effectively brief senior leaders on mission-critical capabilities. If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for solving complex data challenges in a national security environment, we invite you to apply and help us assure mission outcomes. This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Belvoir, VA. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Intelligence Workflow & Application Management Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining intelligence data workflows and processing tools associated with fielded intelligence systems supporting global intelligence missions. Support the refinement and implementation of mission workflows for data intake, processing, and dissemination of published intelligence reporting in accordance with established Intelligence Community (IC) standards. Under the direction of senior technical leads, build and maintain low-code/no-code applications, with supplemental scripting or full-code components as required to streamline data delivery. Provide technical assistance and operational training to CONUS and OCONUS users on newly deployed workflows, baseline tool sets, and updated process procedures. Data Architecture, Standards, and Evaluation Support Support Army intelligence staff and senior architects in analyzing, documenting, and validating cross-domain services and data dissemination requirements for secure intelligence sharing. Apply and adhere to plain-text and regular-expression (regex) filtering standards; support the maintenance of security and data-filtering restriction lists (e.g., dirty-word/clear-word lists) to enforce data handling and classification compliance. Participate in test and evaluation (T&E) events for emerging data technologies, commercial tools, and system upgrades; collect performance metrics and draft structured technical findings for senior architect and government review. Assist in mapping data pipelines, evaluating interface controls, and ensuring architectural alignment with overarching Army and DoD data governance frameworks. Documentation & Operational Coordination Author and update technical documentation, system interface descriptions, and visual workflow diagrams detailing data lifecycles, pipeline dependencies, and operational data flows. Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user manuals, and technical runbooks to ensure standard execution across production workflows. Prepare briefing slides, technical summaries, and capability overviews for presentation to operational stakeholders and project leadership. Coordinate operational support tasks, including tracking project action items, coordinating technical exchange meetings (TEMs), organizational scheduling, senior leader travel, mission related event coordination, and end-to-end task assignment, tracking, and completion, and facilitating mission-related stakeholder engagements. Required Skills, Experience & Education Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for SCI and NATO read-on before starting work. A master’s degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or an associate’s degree (or equivalent college credit) and a minim of 5 years of relevant experience. Hands-on experience supporting technical data workflows, data architecture implementation, or intelligence systems integration. Familiarity with military or Intelligence Community organizational structures, operational environments, and planning processes. Practical experience working within Agile development methodologies, data engineering teams, or enterprise IT modernization initiatives. Demonstrated ability to create structured technical documentation, workflow diagrams, and standard operating procedures Professional Core Attributes Strategic Thinking & Mission Alignment: Ability to connect organizational strategy to tactical execution; understand and articulate leadership intent Active Listening & Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences; translate between military operational language and IT technical terminology Problem Framing & Solution Development: Analytical mindset with ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop creative solutions Stakeholder Management: Build trust and maintain relationships across organizational boundaries; facilitate consensus among diverse stakeholder groups Execution and Results Orientation: Demonstrable record of delivering results in complex organizational environments; ability to move from planning to execution Risk-Centered Mindset: Proactive identification and management of risks; balance mission needs with security and compliance requirements Coordinate operational support tasks, including tracking project action items, coordinating technical exchange meetings (TEMs), organizational scheduling, senior leader travel, mission related event coordination, and end-to-end task assignment, tracking, and completion, and facilitating mission-related stakeholder engagements. Desired Skills/Experience Specialized Experience Prior experience supporting Army, DoD, or IC data dissemination environments, intelligence data flows, or cross-domain solutions. Ability to meet requirements for a Privileged User (PU) account on TS/SCI systems (per DoD 8140.01 / 8570 baselines) upon or shortly after hire. Exposure to cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud/C2S) and familiarity with containerized data pipelines or cloud-hosted analytics. Foundational exposure to data engineering pipelines, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) integration, or Zero Trust architectural principles. Familiarity with process maturity models (e.g., CMMI) or continuous process improvement frameworks. Relevant Certifications Certified CompTIA Cloud + Practitioner Certified CompTIA Security + Practitioner Digital Intelligence Master Gunner Course and/or Master Intelligence Data Strategies Course Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 #CJPOST #LI-onsite The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $140,000 — $175,000 USD At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Belvoir, VA.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Intelligence Workflow & Application Management
Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining intelligence data workflows and processing tools associated with fielded intelligence systems supporting global intelligence missions.
Support the refinement and implementation of mission workflows for data intake, processing, and dissemination of published intelligence reporting in accordance with established Intelligence Community (IC) standards.
Under the direction of senior technical leads, build and maintain low-code/no-code applications, with supplemental scripting or full-code components as required to streamline data delivery.
Provide technical assistance and operational training to CONUS and OCONUS users on newly deployed workflows, baseline tool sets, and updated process procedures.
Data Architecture, Standards, and Evaluation Support
Support Army intelligence staff and senior architects in analyzing, documenting, and validating cross-domain services and data dissemination requirements for secure intelligence sharing.
Assist in mapping data pipelines, evaluating interface controls, and ensuring architectural alignment with overarching Army and DoD data governance frameworks.
Documentation & Operational Coordination
Author and update technical documentation, system interface descriptions, and visual workflow diagrams detailing data lifecycles, pipeline dependencies, and operational data flows.
Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user manuals, and technical runbooks to ensure standard execution across production workflows.
Prepare briefing slides, technical summaries, and capability overviews for presentation to operational stakeholders and project leadership.
Required Skills, Experience & Education
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for SCI and NATO read-on before starting work.
Hands-on experience supporting technical data workflows, data architecture implementation, or intelligence systems integration.
Familiarity with military or Intelligence Community organizational structures, operational environments, and planning processes.
Practical experience working within Agile development methodologies, data engineering teams, or enterprise IT modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to create structured technical documentation, workflow diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Professional Core Attributes
Strategic Thinking & Mission Alignment: Ability to connect organizational strategy to tactical execution; understand and articulate leadership intent
Active Listening & Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences; translate between military operational language and IT technical terminology
Problem Framing & Solution Development: Analytical mindset with ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop creative solutions

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