The Enterprise Architect (EA) will lead the design, development, and integration efforts of enterprise-wide IM/IT services for one of the world’s premier public engineering, design and construction engineering agency, a military engineering branch within the US Army. The EA shall also be responsible for leading initiatives driven by the CIO to provide improvement and innovation to customer and mission requirements. The EA shall serve as the senior technical advisor to the CIO and CTO of the organization, serving as the SME on sustainment issues involving the Agency’s enterprise IM/IT environment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The EA shall provide CIO transformation support to include:

Develop business processes and enterprise IT approaches to include innovation and emergent technologies focused on meeting overall objectives across multiple Government AgenciesAnalyze and review the latest advances in IM/IT and best industry practices to optimize the current systems and servicesLead the development of an EA repository and practical roadmaps that support the enablement of technology transformationProvide leadership on digital strategy, human-centered discovery, ideal/future state road map, future vision strategy, UX/UI design, and rapid prototypingLead the development of special studies, data analytics, change management, business process engineering, and requirements analysisDevelop a process to implement initiatives that are compliant with Government policyOversee development and design work that may include software and middleware design, model formulation, development of cost projections, system architecture analysis, analysis of alternatives (AoA), Business Case Analysis, documentation on new systems, and Test and Evaluation Master PlansDevelop and direct tests, and collaborate with customers to ensure systems meet documented user requirementsLead analysis activities and decompose requirements, allocate across systems components/sub-componentsLead development of capturing and reporting reference architecture and documenting compliance standardsCoordinate with Project Managers to ensure technical projects and associated tasks are completed on schedule and within budgetKeep leadership informed of key issues that may affect project completion, budget, or other resultsWork closely with Program Manager on planning and implementation of program/project activities and analysisWork with the customer and the GDIT team on comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients and other staff membersAssess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectivesEvaluate system additions and/or enhancements and provide recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience15+ years of experience defining and implementing enterprise architectures and industry best practices for large organizationsLevel III Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) certification, as defined in DoD 8570.01-M and required by DoDD 8140.01ITIL Foundation certificationComputing environment certifications in cloud, networking, or security technology domainsU.S. Citizenship requiredSecurity Clearance:  Active SECRET DoD Clearance

 

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Demonstrated experience leading technical teams within large, complex, geographically distributed environments, able to motivate and engage with distributed teams working related tasks, and providing technical support and guidance during the configuration through implementation phases of large complex migration or system integration projectsAbility to engage and effectively communicate with C-level leadership to elicit, understand, and meet their expectations and objectivesKnowledge and understanding of architectures and frameworks such as DoDAF, FEAF/FEA, and TOGAFKnowledge and understanding of architecture modeling standards and tools such as UML, MagicDraw (Cameo), etc.Experience with DevOps methods in support of continuous development, continuous integration environmentsUnderstanding of Value Chains, Cost Analysis methods, and performing cost tradeoffsKnowledge and understanding of ITIL Service Design process and proceduresAdvanced certifications and degrees are desired such as IT Process Improvement and/or capability frameworks (ITIL v3, ITIL 4, COBIT, ISO, etc.)Ability to drive cross-team initiatives on time and on budgetAbility to identify and mitigate project risks and communicate risks effectivelyMust possess well-developed verbal and written communication skillsExperience with tools such as Microsoft’s Power suite, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project to manage tasks, communicate and update stakeholders and team membersAbility to influence others using reasoning, persuasion, and negotiation; excellent interpersonal skillsEffective management and leadership skills

 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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