Lead Mission & IT Architect

BAE Systems•Reston, VA

54d•$132,962 - $226,035

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Lead Mission & IT Architect to support a government customer. The role leads IT professionals in delivering high-quality solutions and drives innovation, efficiency, and security across government mission and business information technology. It involves designing, developing, and implementing IT architectures and infrastructure supporting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and other mission areas, while applying expertise in DoDAF, data science and analytics, AI/ML/LLM automation, and emerging technologies. The architect collaborates with customers, stakeholders, and team members to identify gaps, develop solutions, and establish effective operations and maintenance strategies. The position also guides team effectiveness, security, and efficiency; tracks technology advances; reports status and recommendations to the contract Program Manager; and fosters staff development, morale, and retention.

Requirements

A master's degree in Computer Science or IT and at least 12 years of relevant IT experience, including some experience within the past two years.
Alternatively, a relevant bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT and at least 17 years of relevant IT experience.

Nice To Haves

CISSP certification.
Knowledge and experience working with the Intelligence Community and various tradecrafts, including OSINT.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of IT professionals to meet customer taskings and deliver high-quality results.
Design, develop, and implement IT architectures and infrastructure supporting OSINT and other critical mission areas.
Collaborate strategically with customers, stakeholders, and team members to identify gaps, develop solutions, and implement effective operations and maintenance strategies.
Provide leadership, strategy, and guidance to ensure effective, secure, and efficient solutions.
Lead innovation and research efforts and stay current with advancements in DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, web development, data management and governance, cloud computing, networks, quality assurance, and testing.
Provide regular status updates, reporting, and recommendations to the contract Program Manager.
Attend customer meetings to provide status updates and recommendations.
Foster a high-performing team environment, advance staff development, and maintain high morale and retention.