Federal Technology Solution Architect

Arc Aspicio • Washington, DC

9d • $125,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Technology Solution Architect serves as a trusted technical advisor to clients and stakeholders, helping organizations identify, evaluate, design, and implement technology solutions for complex business and mission challenges. The role calls for at least 10 years of experience architecting systems and/or cloud solutions in complex technology environments, preferably in the Federal sector, and an interest in emergency management and homeland security projects.

The position is based in the Washington, DC metro area and uses a hybrid work environment. Work takes place at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and occasionally remotely. Employees must live in DC, Virginia, or Maryland within commuting distance of client sites and the office. The role also involves travel to different locations.

Arc Aspicio is a consulting and solutions company working across strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company describes its culture as collaborative and team-oriented, with opportunities for employees to learn, share knowledge, take leadership, build client relationships, and contribute to company initiatives. The projected salary range is $125,000–$155,000; compensation decisions depend on factors including skills, experience, education, training, certifications, and business needs. Total Rewards also includes benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities.

Applicants are asked to submit a brief, tailored cover letter. The posting prohibits the use of AI tools or AI-generated content throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must currently hold a Public Trust clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a position of trust or Federal security clearance. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in technology consulting and/or solutions.
• Significant experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, technical strategy, and/or enterprise architecture.
• Ability to quickly understand and apply emerging technologies to complex business and mission challenges.
• Experience working directly with senior executives, technical leadership, and stakeholders in complex organizations.
• Experience developing solution architectures, modernization strategies, technology roadmaps, or enterprise technology strategies.
• Broad knowledge across multiple technology domains, including cloud services, applications, systems integration, cybersecurity, AI/ML, data platforms, and enterprise architecture.
• Experience evaluating and recommending commercial, government, and open-source technologies.
• Experience supporting Federal Government technology programs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving technology environments and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and oral communication, collaboration skills, and leadership potential.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in person.
• Technological savvy, especially with Microsoft products and collaboration tools such as SharePoint.
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations.
• U.S. citizenship only; dual citizenship is not accepted.
• Currently hold a Public Trust clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm.
• Interest in assignments outside of one project is strongly desired.
• Submit a brief, tailored cover letter explaining what you seek in a company and why you are a good fit for this consulting role.
• Use of AI tools or AI-generated content is prohibited throughout the application and hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience architecting system and/or cloud solutions in a Federal environment is preferred.
• Interest in emergency management and homeland security projects.
• Interest in assignments outside of one project is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior government clients, architects, engineers, and program leadership.
• Assess organizational missions, business processes, and technical environments to identify opportunities for innovation, modernization, and operational improvement.
• Develop technology strategies, modernization roadmaps, and solution concepts aligned with mission objectives and organizational priorities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, cloud-native capabilities, advanced analytics, and digital services platforms.
• Design end-to-end technical solutions using commercial, open-source, cloud-native, and government technologies.
• Lead architecture discussions across application, infrastructure, data, interoperability, cybersecurity, and integration domains.
• Facilitate technical workshops and strategy sessions with executives, business stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Conduct technology assessments, proof-of-concept activities, trade studies, and solution evaluations to determine technical feasibility and business value.
• Advise clients on enterprise architecture, digital transformation, legacy modernization, cloud adoption, and technology governance.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, security, and operations teams to support successful implementation of technical solutions.
• Develop architecture artifacts, technical recommendations, implementation strategies, and executive-level presentations.
• Assess market trends, technology innovations, and industry best practices for opportunities to improve mission performance.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Consult with business, mission, and technical stakeholders to align requirements with achievable and scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to solve problems, deliver client service, and achieve mission results.
• Use consulting, business analysis, and communication skills to identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to the team and clients.
• Help develop solutions for new clients and support new business, company strategic functions, and operational initiatives.
• Contribute to company events, offerings, and special projects, including assignments outside a single project.

Benefits

• Benefits as part of Total Rewards (specific benefits are not listed).
• Bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Other career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior