**KTS** **Job ID 2455119** _KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact_ _KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com_ _to verify its validity._ **Koniag Technology Solutions,** a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Business Architect to support **KTS** and our government customer. **This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a Remote Opportunity.** We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a talented Business Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for understanding user needs. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance to support KGS and our government customer. This position is Remote. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off, and more. **Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:** The Business Arechitect will play a key role in gathering, analyzing, and documenting user requirements to support the development of user-centric solutions. Key responsibilities include: • Collaborating with stakeholders to elicit and analyze business and user requirements. • Conducting user research activities, such as surveys, interviews, and usability testing, to understand user behavior and preferences. • Documenting findings and creating user stories, personas, and journey maps to guide product development. • Providing insights and recommendations based on user research to improve product features and functionality. • Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between user needs and business goals. • Facilitating communication between technical teams and end-users to ensure successful project delivery. • Definition, implementation, and execution of the processes for the definition, maintenance, and conformance management of the Business Architecture. • Maintenance of the key Business Architecture deliverables. • Establishment and maintenance of contacts within business units and information system programs to understand business processes and business drivers, business requirements, solutions strategies, alternatives, etc., being considered and/or implemented. • Business Architectural leadership in the resolutions of inter-program and inter-project issues. • On-going publicity and communication of the Business Architecture both within the information systems community and the Business unit. • Ongoing research and assessment of new technology for potential use within the Business unit. **Education and Experience:** • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Planning and Analysis Experience. • Proven experience in conducting user research and analyzing data. **Required Skills and Competencies:** • Definition, implementation, and execution of the processes for the definition, maintenance, and conformance management of the Business Architecture. • Maintenance of the key Business Architecture deliverables. • Establishment and maintenance of contacts within business units and information system programs to understand business processes and business drivers, business requirements, solutions strategies, alternatives, etc., being considered and/or implemented. • Business Architectural leadership in the resolutions of inter-program and inter-project issues. • On-going publicity and communication of the Business Architecture both within the information systems community and the Business unit. • Ongoing research and assessment of new technology for potential use within the Business unit. • Development of the Business Architecture. • Coordinating all Business Architecture activities globally (Chief Business Architect). • Developing and Coordinating Business Architecture Plans. • Auditing compliance within the Business Architecture standards. • Serving as an advisor to senior business management on business information integration strategies. **Desired Skills and Competencies:** • Knowledge of usability principles and best practices. • Experience working in a government or federal IT environment. • Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management software. • Salesforce experience. • Human centric experience design skills. • Agile Certification(s) **Requirements:** • Ability to obtain a Public Trust **Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy** The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. _Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit_ _www.koniag-gs.com._ **_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352_**