Emerging Technologies Architect - SME

Accenture Federal Services•Chantilly, VA

11h

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve lives. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, with over 13,000 employees dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We offer a collaborative and supportive community recognized by Glassdoor as a Top 100 Best Place to Work, where you can grow and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance government missions. The Emerging Technologies Architect – Subject Matter Expert (SME) will act as the organization's technical authority for identifying, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies to improve mission effectiveness, operational readiness, and long-term strategic goals. The ideal candidate will lead the assessment and adoption of advanced capabilities, particularly in AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, zero-trust principles, and cross-enclave interoperability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
10 years of experience within complex enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, and modern enterprise architectures.
Experience developing strategic technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and adoption strategies.
Knowledge of zero-trust security principles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level recommendations.
Experience supporting national security, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.
US Citizen
Active Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related technical discipline preferred.
Expertise in AI governance, responsible AI, MLOps, or advanced analytics platforms.
Experience collaborating with industry leaders, research institutions, and academic organizations.
Relevant certifications in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, or enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance mission effectiveness and operational readiness.
Integrate advanced capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies within the enterprise architecture.
Ensure compliance with zero-trust security principles and secure systems integration.
Partner with governmental, industrial, academic, and research organizations to develop technology roadmaps and governance frameworks.
Create actionable recommendations for senior leadership through comprehensive technology assessments.
Address cross-domain and cross-enclave technology integration challenges.