Systems Architect

Arcfield•Herndon, VA

About The Position

The Systems Architect will support the Sponsor's Digital Workforce Solutions component within the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) element. The role assesses the current "as-is" architecture and establishes a future "to-be" architecture to help develop and implement common standards for data, metadata, APIs, security, and governance. These standards must align with the organization's strategic direction and enable interoperability and data sharing within EDM and across the Sponsor Agency. The architect will identify gaps and recommend approaches to meet mission needs, accelerate technology onboarding, and make element systems AI-ready. The role also supports the inclusion of records management processes and requirements in early IT solution design, the establishment of a central data lake or lakehouse for disparate data, and the creation of a scalable, secure microservices-based platform that enables EDM to realize the potential of its data lake or lakehouse.

Requirements

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline.
With a bachelor's degree, 15 years of experience in a related field; fewer years may be acceptable with an advanced degree: 10–13 years with an MS or 8–10 years with a PhD.
Demonstrated knowledge of architecting solutions to complex application problems.
Ability to analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems, and to review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise data strategy, data governance practices, data stewardship principles, data architecture principles, data standards, and metadata management best practices.
Experience with successful full life-cycle software development projects.
Ability to translate requirements into end-to-end designs for systems involving multiple interfaces and supporting data.
Relevant examples of experience may include Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), application integration technologies and approaches, Business Intelligence/Data Warehousing solutions, and data management technologies such as ETL, Data Profiling, Data Mining, and Metadata Repositories.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate or equivalent experience in a field related to the position.
20 years of experience.
5 years of experience in the Intelligence Community.
Experience and a strong understanding of the Sponsor's EDM systems and architecture.
Familiarity with the Sponsor's business areas and system integration needs.
Strong understanding of the Sponsor's EDM system gaps to help identify new systems to integrate efficiency services.
Previous experience as a SETA contractor and ability to work in a consultative role.
Strong analytical skills and ability to create original concepts and theories for various projects.
Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain technical issues clearly and accurately to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Document and assess the current "as-is" architecture.
Define a future "to-be" architecture aligned with Agency-wide standards.
Identify gaps and recommend approaches for a long-term architectural foundation aligned with organizational and Agency-wide standards and vision.
Ensure records management processes and requirements are included in the early design stages of IT solutions.
Help establish a data lake or lakehouse to centrally store disparate data.
Help establish a scalable and secure microservices-based platform to enable EDM to use its data lake or lakehouse.