SME/SR Enterprise Architect (Must be able to obtain a Public Trust)

Akima, LLC • Herndon, VA

19h • $150,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

Suvi is looking for a SME/SR Enterprise Architect to work remotely. The Enterprise Architect (EA) supports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in advancing a comprehensive, results-oriented HHS-wide enterprise architecture program aligned with the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and applicable statutory mandates. Operating under contract, the EA serves as a subject matter expert across business, data, technical, and security architecture domains with integrated responsibilities spanning EA governance support, technical architecture review, and modernization leadership. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
This role anchors all architectural work to federal law and OMB policy including the Clinger-Cohen Act, OMB Circular A-130, FITARA, the MGT Act, and PMIAA while driving maximum mission value from every investment and initiative. The EA operates within a matrixed OCIO environment and regularly engages with HHS leadership, Operating Divisions (OpDivs), Staff Divisions (StaffDivs), OMB, GAO, and Congressional stakeholders.

Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT program management, or related federal IT disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal departments or agencies, with working knowledge of OMB policies, FITARA, and federal CPIC/TBM frameworks.
• Proficiency with EA frameworks and methodologies (FEAF, TOGAF, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to produce executive-ready deliverables under tight timelines.
• Experience with IT portfolio management, data analysis and enterprise performance lifecycle (EPLC) processes.
• Must be open to occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise architecture (EA) program management, including roadmap development, portfolio rationalization, and lifecycle governance.
• Develop and maintain EA artifacts across business, data, application, and technology domains aligned with FEAF and TOGAF.
• Lead application portfolio rationalization (APR) and legacy IT modernization to reduce redundancy and optimize investments.
• Manage EA tools and repositories to ensure accurate, audit-ready architecture data.
• Define IT strategies and roadmaps aligned to mission priorities and modernization goals.
• Coordinate and support EA governance bodies (e.g., EARB, CAB, IRB), including meeting facilitation, materials, and documentation.
• Develop policies, standards, and procedures aligned with OMB A-130 and HHS EPLC.
• Prepare decision packages, conduct analysis, and support issue resolution for governance boards.
• Enhance governance tools and workflows and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance on IT investments, system designs, and solutions.
• Assess technical feasibility, risks, and long-term impacts of proposed architectures.
• Promote modern architectures (cloud-native, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, microservices, API-first).
• Ensure compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST standards, and Section 508.
• Ensure alignment with federal mandates (Clinger-Cohen, FITARA, MGT Act, PMIAA, OMB A-130, TBM, FIBF).
• Support OMB data calls, Congressional requests, and GAO/OIG audits.
• Maintain FITARA scorecard readiness and contribute to PortfolioStat and EA reporting.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings with OCIO, OpDiv, and interagency stakeholders.
• Develop executive briefings, technical reports, and presentations.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused insights.
• Mentor teams and promote best practices in federal enterprise architecture.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees