Analytica-posted 19 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Washington, DC
51-100 employees

Analytica is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to provide strategic technical leadership and subject matter expertise for a government agency's AI, data analytics, and IT infrastructure initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise architecture, agile development practices, and government technology standards, with a focus on building scalable, sustainable solutions that reduce operational overhead while supporting agency-wide digital transformation. This position offers the opportunity to drive significant technological advancement within a government agency while building sustainable, scalable infrastructure that supports critical national security and operational missions. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day-to-day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer-paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

  • Agile Development Leadership & Process Optimization:
  • Serve as subject matter expert on agile software development methodologies, providing strategic guidance on sprint durations, release frequencies, and delivery cadences for government projects
  • Develop comprehensive documentation and recommendations on agile best practices, including code development, integration, testing, quality assurance, and configuration control processes
  • Guide project teams through agile planning and execution phases, ensuring alignment with government standards and compliance requirements
  • Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Design:
  • Provide senior technical expertise and architectural recommendations aligned with IT and AI engineering standards and best practices
  • Lead the design and establishment of scalable computer infrastructure supporting program projects with potential for agency-wide implementation
  • Develop architectural blueprints that balance performance, security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness while reducing operational overhead
  • Strategic Planning & Implementation Oversight:
  • Track and evaluate government customer's implementation progress, management practices, and lifecycle planning to ensure strategic alignment
  • Identify and recommend potential stakeholders including engineers, commercial vendors, governmental partners, and academic institutions to strengthen DoD data analytics and AI capabilities
  • Facilitate collaboration between diverse stakeholders to build sustainable, scalable IT infrastructure and software solutions
  • Risk Assessment & Migration Strategy:
  • Conduct comprehensive engineering analysis to identify operational risks associated with migration strategies and technology transitions
  • Evaluate hardware/software configurations and architecture impacts on system performance and security
  • Assess environmental infrastructure considerations including terrestrial data center vs. cloud deployment options
  • Analyze information access and control requirements to ensure compliance with government security standards
  • Advanced Technology Integration:
  • Perform domain-to-capability mapping analysis to identify and implement state-of-the-art tools for optimal outcomes
  • Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics platforms for government applications
  • Develop technology roadmaps that align with agency strategic objectives and budget constraints
  • Policy & Organizational Change Management:
  • Provide subject matter expertise on reducing policy, process, and organizational barriers to agency-wide data, analytics, and AI adoption
  • Develop change management strategies that address cultural, technical, and procedural challenges
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate adoption barriers while promoting best practices
  • Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Management:
  • Support strategic planning initiatives through clear communication and messaging regarding project scope, capabilities, and limitations
  • Develop executive-level presentations and technical documentation that accurately convey project expectations and outcomes
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture and solutions design, with at least 5 years in government or defense sector
  • Strong expertise in agile development methodologies with relevant certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of government IT standards, compliance requirements, and security frameworks
  • Proven experience with cloud platforms, data analytics, and AI/ML technologies
  • Current security clearance or ability to obtain required clearance level
  • Advanced degree in relevant technical field
  • Experience with DoD or federal agency digital transformation initiatives
  • Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF, etc.)
  • Knowledge of government acquisition processes and contracting requirements
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices and automated deployment pipelines
  • competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses
  • employer-paid health care
  • training and development funds
  • 401k match
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