Job Title: HR Data & Analytics ArchitectJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None* * *
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an HR Data Architect who will shape and manage near and long-term activities to strengthen our AI and Digital Modernization journey.
As a critical bridge between HR data engineering, HR technology, and enterprise AI initiatives, the HR Data Architect ensures HR data is structured, governed, and leveraged effectively to enable next‑generation capabilities.
The ideal candidate brings both deep hands‑on technical expertise and the strategic insight to translate complex data environments into clear, actionable roadmaps. Responsibilities include overseeing HR data architecture and governance, enabling advanced analytics, and driving AI and digital transformation execution. The role also builds strategic partnerships across the organization and develops integrated data and technology roadmaps that support long‑term capability growth.
Responsibilities:
Data Architecture & Governance
Design, document, and maintain the HR data architecture across the full HR technology ecosystem
Define and implement data standards, taxonomies, and governance practices that ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all HR data domains
Oversee the development and management of data dictionaries, lineage documentation, and data models
Partner with enterprise data governance teams to align HR data practices with organization-wide frameworks
Identify and remediate data quality issues, redundancies, and structural debt across the HR tech stack
Refine and optimize data models to support reporting, analytics, and AI/ML consumption at scale
Analytics & Reporting Enablement
Establish the data infrastructure required to power workforce analytics, HR reporting, and dashboards
Collaborate with analytics and BI teams to ensure data availability, consistency, and performance for downstream consumption
Define data pipelines and ingestion patterns that support workforce reporting needs
Enable self-service analytics capabilities by ensuring well-structured, accessible, and documented data assets
AI & Digital Transformation Execution
Operationalize the AI in HR strategy, serving as the data layer owner for AI initiatives spanning workforce enablement, process automation, and AI-embedded tools within the HR tech stack
Assess data readiness and quality requirements for AI/ML models, identifying gaps and defining remediation paths
Shape data strategies for strategic AI pilots and initiatives, ensuring alignment with governance
Support the evaluation of AI vendor data practices in partnership with key internal stakeholders
Stay current on developments in AI regulation including emerging state and federal frameworks and incorporate compliance considerations into data design decisions
Strategy & Roadmap
Develop and maintain a near and long-term HR data architecture roadmap aligned to HR strategy, workforce needs, and enterprise technology direction
Advise HR stakeholders and cross-functional partners on HR data capabilities, limitations, and priorities
Lead through influence building alignment and momentum without direct authority across HR, IT, Legal, and Finance stakeholders
Serve as HR subject matter expert in vendor evaluations, RFPs, and platform assessments regarding data architecture and AI capability
Translate complex technical concepts into strategic narratives suitable for non-technical audiences
Qualifications:
Required:
10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related technical roles, with meaningful exposure to HR or enterprise people systems
Deep familiarity with HR technology ecosystems with working knowledge of platforms such as Workday, major ATS/TMS vendors, Talent Intelligence, LMS platforms, and HR analytics tools
Experience designing data infrastructure to support AI/ML use cases, including feature engineering, model input pipelines, and output activation
Strong command of data governance principles, including data quality management, metadata standards, and access control frameworks
Proven ability to lead and influence without authority, building alignment across technical and business stakeholders in matrixed environments
Experience in Federal or Government Contracting industry
Preferred:
Experience with AI-embedded HR platforms and conversational or predictive AI tools in a workforce context
Familiarity with AI regulatory frameworks and their data governance implications
Background in HR technology strategy, vendor management, or digital transformation program delivery
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$105,100-$231,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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