Senior Associate, Data Architect

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Job Title :  Senior Associate, Data Architect

Job Code : 23389

Job Location - ANY of the following : Van Nuys, CA or Colorado Springs, CO or Plano, TX or Fort Wayne, IN or Rochester, NY or Amityville, NY or Clifton, NJ or Wilmington, MA or Herndon, VA or Dulles, VA or Ashburn, VA, or Chantilly, VA or Alpharetta, GA or Palm Bay, FL

Work Schedule : 9 / 80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation : Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified applicants

Job Description :

Support the data analytics group (DAG) within the Cost Engineering and Analytics Department (CEAD; within the Systems Engineering organization). CEAD’s vision is to become a world class, centralized cost engineering and analytics organization supporting L3Harris SAS growth to become a top tier Prime exemplified by fully collaborative and cross-segment alignment with respect to parametric cost estimating.

This data architect position within DAG will be primarily responsible for finding ways to implement AI / ML efficiencies into the CEAD group. This includes being the primary interface for Palantir (a L3Harris partner in development of AI / ML tools) and other internal groups seeking to interface their AI / ML tools with cost engineering. As a secondary responsibility, the data architect will work with the rest of DAG on database and small tool development. These tasks use SQL databases and python / VBA small tools to enhance the efficiency of CEAD and enable new capabilities in parametric cost estimating.

Essential Functions :

• Develop AI / ML work flows in the context of cost engineering.
• Collect, organize, and integrate data sets from various data sources, including Earned Value Management (EVM), accounting, schedule, budget, execution, quantity, technical and programmatic data.
• Exhibit the analytical creativity required to tie data together and develop schemes / tools to regularly update databases.
• Develop, update and execute policy / procedures for data management and data accessibility.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to show data collection status and provide first-pass analysis.
• Contribute to cost estimates for large Space and Airborne Systems programs.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of technical and programmatic requirements for a variety of systems and projects.
• Perform operational analysis and develop concept of operations, design and implementation plans for software tool pipelines and analytical procedures.
• Develop software test plans, procedures & cases. Use software tools and scripting for software / hardware troubleshooting and database maintenance.
• Analyze systems requirements from end systems and users.
• Supports development and evaluation of complex system designs and architectures.
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate design activity plans and status to internal and external customers.
• Travel required up to 10%.

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $72,000.00 - $133,500.00. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $82,500.00 - $153,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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