Senior Solution Architect / Business Analyst – FDIC Dividend Processing Systems

Alpha Omega Integration • Vienna, VA

6d • $176,500 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with exceptional business analysis skills and deep subject matter expertise in the FDIC’s Dividend Processing System (DPS). This role requires comprehensive knowledge of DPS business processes, data flows, and integrations, including internal interfaces with CAS and NFE, as well as external integrations with Fiserv and JPMorgan Chase QuickPay. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 20 years of professional experience, demonstrates the ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders, and has strong hands-on expertise in SQL for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in solution architecture, systems analysis, or related roles.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with the FDIC Dividend Processing System (DPS).
• Deep knowledge of DPS internal interfaces with CAS and NFE.
• Strong understanding of DPS external interfaces with Fiserv and JPMorgan Chase QuickPay.
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, performance tuning, and data validation.
• Proven ability to function as both a solution architect and senior business analyst.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, payment processing, and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working directly with or supporting FDIC systems or regulatory financial environments.
• Experience with system modernization, legacy system integration, or large-scale data-driven applications.
• Familiarity with agile methodology.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, or compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead solution architect for DPS-related initiatives, enhancements, and modernization efforts.
• Design end-to-end solution architectures that align business requirements with FDIC technical standards and regulatory constraints.
• Define system integration patterns and data flows across DPS, CAS, NFE, Fiserv, and JPMorgan Chase QuickPay.
• Evaluate impacts of proposed changes on upstream and downstream systems and ensure architectural integrity.
• Act as a trusted business analyst and subject matter expert for FDIC dividend processing operations.
• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate complex business requirements related to dividend calculation, payment processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Translate business policies, regulatory requirements, and operational needs into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Provide expert guidance on DPS business rules, data structures, and processing cycles.
• Use advanced SQL skills to analyze large datasets, validate dividend calculations, reconcile payments, and investigate data discrepancies.
• Support data mapping, data quality analysis, and audit support activities.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot production issues and validate fixes.
• Lead and support integration efforts with external vendors and financial institutions, including Fiserv and JPMorgan Chase QuickPay.
• Work closely with FDIC business users, developers, testers, vendors, and leadership to ensure shared understanding of requirements and solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and governance forums.
• Provide architectural and analytical leadership across DPS initiatives.
• Mentor contract staff on DPS functionality, integration patterns, and best practices.
• Contribute to standards, documentation, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Benefits

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed