Solutions Architect

Axle • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

Axle is seeking a Solutions Architect to support the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The role supports applications that help NHLBI/DIR scientists and laboratories manage research workflows and clinical protocol data. The Solutions Architect will build and support Microsoft Power Platform applications, reports, and dashboards; develop prototypes and frameworks for future applications; and advise NHLBI leadership on emerging Super Intelligence technologies, machine learning, cybersecurity, and technology modernization opportunities that support scientific discovery and the Institute’s research mission.

The position combines technical architecture and application delivery with strategic, operational, and advisory work. The Solutions Architect will guide solution design for performance, security, and scalability, use Agile practices throughout the software development lifecycle, conduct assessments and gap analyses, recommend process improvements, and support strategic planning and program governance. The role also involves collaborating with NIH staff and other professionals, supporting Authority-To-Operate and Section 508 compliance, providing training and facilitation, and communicating project progress and recommendations to management.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of overall software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect in a technical lead position.
• Advanced experience in strategy design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven expertise creating customized reports and dashboards to support organizational analytics and decision-making.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and respond to inquiries concerning policies and operational issues.
• Proficiency in Agile software development methodology and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience troubleshooting production and technical issues through root cause analysis, risk management, and remediation.
• In-depth functional knowledge of processes that support scientific research organizations.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, management, and other professionals in a collaborative, consultative, and results-oriented environment.
• Experience collaborating with technical and nontechnical professionals to develop recommendations for current and future initiatives.
• Experience coordinating, advancing, and supporting professional development and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support custom Microsoft Power Platform applications, including Model-driven and Canvas Power Apps, for scientists and laboratories.
• Support applications for budget management, expense tracking, space alteration management, personnel recruitment and onboarding, travel management, personnel management, credential tracking, reporting, and clinical protocol data analytics.
• Use Agile software development methodology and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Design architectural diagrams and Power Apps solutions that follow industry best practices for performance, security, and scalability.
• Design and build prototypes and frameworks for future applications.
• Create customized reports and dashboards to support organizational analytics and decision-making, and provide counsel on data reporting and formatting.
• Conduct needs assessments, current-state assessments, and gap analyses; define target states, recommendations, execution strategies, roadmaps, and project schedules.
• Provide strategic management planning and execution, business management, process improvement, metric assessment, acquisition planning, program management, and governance support.
• Analyze current processes and recommend improvements to operational efficiency, management practices, and scientific project and program performance.
• Perform unit, integration, and functional testing, including testing system upgrades and patches.
• Collaborate with NIH staff and technical and administrative professionals on current and future initiatives, technology, infrastructure, and operational recommendations.
• Support maintenance of applications’ Authority-To-Operate and Section 508 compliance.
• Represent organizational needs at NHLBI and NIH technical working groups and committees; lead or participate in working groups, meetings, and conferences.
• Advise management and staff on strategic direction, technology trends, platform evolution, emerging issues, and sensitive or technically challenging matters.
• Work with staff to define target-state organizational processes, tools, and technologies and to develop and execute plans for prioritized initiatives.
• Research and analyze policies, operational issues, modernization needs, and strategic planning matters; respond to related inquiries.
• Identify digital strategy and target audiences, and translate strategy into user-friendly interfaces and web-based and educational content.
• Provide specifications and guidance for defining, managing, and delivering solutions.
• Track technology and identify modernization, replacement, and upgrade requirements for Power Platform systems and applications.
• Provide facilitation and training for staff and support professional development, technical documentation, and research activities.
• Report project progress to management through clear verbal and email communication.
• Meet with laboratory members weekly to present updates.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• Educational benefits for career growth
• Employee referral bonus
• Flexible spending accounts, including healthcare FSA, parking reimbursement, dependent care assistance, and transportation reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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