Policy Governance and Standards Systems Architect

Job Summary

A successful candidate will be responsible for architecting, designing, and driving the adoption of different architectural methodologies across the organization. The candidate will also play a key role in defining and implementing enterprise policies, governance, and standards.

In this role, you will integrate with other Directorates to ensure that the organization’s infrastructure supports the efficient and secure delivery of products and services.

This position is located at The Mark Center in Alexandria, VA and requires an active Top Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain an SCI.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform complex and advanced architecture work in design, evaluation, planning, testing, and operation in support of system development, engineering analysis, and research as needed.
• Employ solution architecture and system engineering principles, processes, methods, models, artifacts, and tools to accomplish analysis, problem evaluation/diagnosis, and design across a variety of Systems Engineering / Architecture activities, including data gathering, requirements definition, use case development, gap analysis, functional specification creation, test plan development, test preparation, risk assessment and mitigation planning, and authoring of design specifications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of architecture documentation and diagrams/models.
• Lead the development of business process maps using a standard methodology and toolset.
• Assist in drafting new policies and procedures, revising existing ones, and ensuring they are aligned with the organizational and enterprise-wide strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Work directly with senior technical and non-technical personnel, program managers, and external organizations in the planning, oversight, execution, and evaluation of multiple complex technical solutions related to a program's system and technical product development.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field and 12 years related experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret (TS) and the ability to obtain an SCI clearance.
• Experience developing Enterprise Architecture Standards and Reference Designs.
• Solid experience with the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
• Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
• Experience in Modeling and Simulation and SysML tools.
• Excellent written and verbal oral communication skills.
• Experience with preparing executive presentations.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented and excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing architecture artifacts and supporting the development of architecture related products within the Department of War.
• Experience with federal organizations and interacting with senior civilian and military personnel.

Pay: From $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person