Business Systems Architect - Level 2 - Essex Management (Contingent Role)

Emmes Group•Rockville, MD

44d•Remote

About The Position

The Business Systems Architect II provides strategic leadership and oversight for enterprise-wide process modernization initiatives within Life Sciences and Clinical Informatics programs. This role manages the application of advanced process improvement and reengineering methodologies to transform organizational operations, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives through the effective integration of business architecture, digital enablement, and stakeholder engagement disciplines. Serving as the primary coordinator between client delivery and project teams, the Business Systems Architect II ensures integrated, scalable, and best practice-driven solutions across the enterprise. This role is the business architecture authority for client engagements, bringing enterprise-level analytical rigor to capability design, value stream alignment, and technology-solution assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred (or commensurate education and experience)
7+ years of experience in business process reengineering, process improvement, enterprise analysis, or related roles
Experience with to one or more of the following: pharmaceutical, clinical research or biopharmaceutical research operations, GxP environments, federal health IT systems
Familiarity with clinical research regulatory frameworks including GxP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5 is required at this level
Demonstrated experience working in IT and data-driven environments supporting system interoperability, implementations, change management, and business process redesign.
Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate business capability models, value stream maps, and conceptual data models that inform solution design and investment decisions
Proficiency with enterprise architecture frameworks and modeling standards, including TOGAF and ArchiMate, applied to business and information architecture layers
Proficiency with process modeling notations and tools, including BPMN and related diagramming platforms (e.g., Visio, iServer, Sparx EA, or equivalent)
Ability to analyze organizational capabilities, identify gaps and redundancies, and develop actionable capability roadmaps aligned to mission objectives
Experience conducting business-architecture-informed Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and market research to support COTS evaluation and selection
Ability to bridge business and technical domains — translating strategic intent into functional requirements, system design inputs, and implementation guidance
Experience supporting or leading enterprise-level change management initiatives grounded in business architecture analysis
Familiarity with federal health IT architectural standards and frameworks (e.g., HHS EPLC, NIST, FISMA) as they apply to clinical informatics environments
Demonstrated leadership in managing enterprise-level process transformation and modernization initiatives
Deep expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Reengineering)
Strong experience with enterprise process modeling, data analysis, and workflow optimization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate efforts across multiple projects and stakeholders
Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, including the use of internet-based technologies and automation tools
Strong facilitation, communication, and executive-level stakeholder engagement skills
Experience establishing and evaluating performance metrics and KPIs at an organizational level
Demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise, and develop junior and mid-level business systems engineering and architecture staff
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on scalable, enterprise-grade solutions

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Desirable certifications: TOGAF 9/10 (Open Group), Zachman Framework Certification, Certified Business Analysis Professional, IIBA (CBAP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, CISA (ISACA), HL7 FHIR, CPHIMS (HIMSS)
Experience supporting or working on projects associated with federal health agencies such as National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI) etc. is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead and manage large-scale business process reengineering (BPR) and modernization initiatives across enterprise portfolios
Oversee the application of process improvement methodologies and digital strategies to enhance organizational performance
Direct the assessment of current-state (as-is) processes and the design and implementation of optimized future-state (to-be) solutions
Serve as primary coordinator between client delivery and project teams to ensure enterprise-wide integration and alignment
Drive the transition of organizations and project teams to improved, automated, and technology-enabled processes
Promote and ensure adoption of best practices, including e-business strategies and digital transformation approaches
Oversee activity modeling, data modeling, and workflow optimization to support scalable and efficient operations
Establish, monitor, and evaluate performance metrics and KPIs to measure process effectiveness and mission impact
Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, including executive briefings, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration sessions
Direct training, knowledge transfer, and change management initiatives to support successful adoption of new processes and systems
Provide strategic recommendations to improve system integration, data quality, and operational efficiency
Supervise and provide direction to business systems engineering and architecture staff, and other project team members as appropriate
Ensure comprehensive documentation, governance, and continuous improvement of business processes across client and internal organizations
Lead Analysis of Alternatives and market research assessments to inform COTS selection and solution design decisions
Collaborate with program management, quality management and engineering to ensure product delivery aligns with client SDLC methodologies and GAMP 5 frameworks