Border Security / Data Architect SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Border Security / Data Architect SME with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Establish and maintain data architecture standards, including canonical data models, dictionaries, and metadata frameworks to support enterprise analytics.
• Design and optimize data pipelines and integration strategies for multiple source systems, ensuring data quality, lineage, and governance across ingestion points.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; translate insights into actionable recommendations for operational and strategic planning.
• Develop dashboards to communicate program health, performance metrics, and mission outcomes to senior leadership.
• Drive automation of reporting processes and artifact generation to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy across program deliverables.
• Assist leading complex programs and projects from initiation through execution, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, acquisition policies, and agency standards.
• Understand and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS), risk registers, and governance frameworks to track milestones and mitigate schedule and cost risks.
• Assist with overseeing program budgets, funding allocations, and obligation tracking; provide financial analytics and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Serve as primary liaison between government stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Define and implement program performance metrics and KPIs; prepare executive-level reports and briefings for leadership and oversight committees.
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews and feedback loops to capture requirements, improve processes, and enhance knowledge management practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing test plans, deployment strategies, and readiness assessments for government systems and solutions.
• Support enterprise risk management by aggregating risk data, performing probability-impact analysis, and presenting mitigation strategies to decision-makers.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to refine program execution, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• 12+ years' supporting Government solutions, 5+ years specific to Border Security
• BS Degree required, Master's preferred
• Experience with various border security technologies; Knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies.
• Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to deployment areas and techniques for adapting to these conditions.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail essential.