Program Manager / Chief Enterprise Architect

Zantech•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team! Zantech is looking for a talented Program Manager / Chief Enterprise Architect to contribute to the success of our upcoming Program Management Support project for an Onsite role based out of the Washington DC Metro Area/Pentagon. The Program Manager / Chief Enterprise Architect will play a crucial role in providing: Enterprise Architecture Framework Development Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Briefings DoDAF/FEAF Architecture Documentation Program Management and Contract Oversight. The Program Manager/Chief Enterprise Architect serves as the primary technical and strategic leader for the Enterprise Architecture and Business Process Management contract. This individual will lead the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks, strategic roadmaps, and governance structures that align technical, data, and business architecture with mission goals. The PM/Chief Architect will serve as the principal interface with leadership, coordinate across DoD Components, and ensure delivery of all contract requirements. This role directly shapes the strategic direction of DoD's premier data and analytics platform, affecting decision-making capabilities across the entire Department.

Requirements

15+ years in DoD Enterprise Architecture and program management
Deep expertise in DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework)
Proven experience with TOGAF and/or FEAF frameworks
Prior work with CDAO, Advana platform, or DoD enterprise data architecture
Executive communication skills (briefing flag officers, SES leadership)
Strategic planning and multi-year roadmap development
Enterprise-wide systems integration and data architecture
Government stakeholder management across OSD/Services/COCOMs
Contract program management and CPAF/CPFF contract execution
Data governance and information architecture principles
Agile/SAFe program management methodologies
Must have demonstrated experience as a technical lead on DoD enterprise data platforms
DoDAF or TOGAF certification (required)
PMP or equivalent program management certification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior pilot program or first-of-kind implementation experience highly valued
Experience with real-time data integration, cloud migration, and multi-domain architectures
Published architecture artifacts and framework documentation preferred
FEAF certification
DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certification
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Doctorate in relevant technical or management field

Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact and strategic advisor to CDAO leadership on all EA/BPM matters
Develop and maintain comprehensive enterprise architecture roadmaps and strategic plans for Advana platform evolution
Lead development of DoDAF-compliant architecture products (OV, SV, TV, DIV views)
Design and implement data governance frameworks and enterprise data management strategies
Coordinate architecture decisions across 40+ DoD organizations using Advana
Brief senior DoD leadership (flag officers, SES) on architecture strategies and recommendations
Manage program execution including budget, schedule, staffing, and quality deliverables
Ensure integration of EA/BPM work with broader Open DAGIR and CDAO initiatives
Lead technical design reviews and architecture assessment boards
Mentor and develop enterprise architecture team members
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across OSD, Services, and COCOMs