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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Enterprise Architect - **Company:** NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $198,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Togaf, Information Technology, Data Management, DODAF, Servicenow - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmfbmx ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (master's preferred). + 10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead architect role. + Demonstrated expertise in FEAF v2.0 and DoDAF frameworks. + Strong experience developing as-is/to-be architectures across multiple domains and levels. + Proven ability to brief senior executives and facilitate governance processes. + Knowledge of federal IT mandates including Clinger-Cohen Act, FITARA, and OMB Circular A-130. + Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher as required). + Excellent communication and leadership skills. Desired Qualification: + Experience supporting TSA, DHS, or other federal transportation/security agencies. + Hands-on experience with ServiceNow, Ins-Pi/YouDesign, or similar EA modeling and repository tools. + Knowledge of modern technologies including AI/ML, data mesh, cloud architecture, Zero Trust, and biometrics. + Certifications such as TOGAF, FEAF, PMP, or CISSP. + Familiarity with geospatial data standards and the Geospatial Data Act (GDA). ## Description The Lead Architect serves as the senior technical leader and thought leader for the Enterprise Architecture Support Services (EASS) contract. Working closely with the Program Lead and directly supporting the Architecture & Data Management Branch, this role is responsible for developing, documenting, maintaining, and communicating comprehensive as-is and to-be architectures across all domains and levels. The Lead Architect ensures the customer's Enterprise Architecture functions as a business-enabling capability that aligns people, processes, information, and technology with the agency's mission to protect the nation's transportation systems. This position drives modernization efforts, provides strategic architectural guidance, supports governance processes, and advances EA maturity using the Enterprise Architecture Management Maturity Framework (EAMMF) while leveraging FEAF v2.0 and DoDAF components. Responsibilities + Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of as-is and to-be architectures at the enterprise, portfolio, and solution levels across all domains (performance/risk, business, data/information, applications/systems, infrastructure/technology, and security). + Create multiple enterprise views, roadmaps, and architectural designs for key areas including aviation system security, cloud, mobile, and identity management. + Prepare and deliver tailored briefings and presentations to senior leadership, TSA offices, DHS components, and industry partners; serve as the primary spokesperson for EA initiatives. + Review assigned customer programs and projects, applying architectural principles, standards, and reference models to artifacts and deliverables; act as embedded architect when required. + Support EA governance processes, including Executive Secretariat duties, FITARA reviews, OMB-300/OMB-53 support, and external interactions (DHS Portfolio reviews, TSA IPTs). + Conduct cross-cutting strategic research, studies, impact/gap analyses, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) on emerging and mature technologies; produce white papers, briefings, infographics, and strategies. + Drive modernization and transformational activities, including migration from monolithic applications to open platforms and the infusion of Intelligent Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IAAI). + Contribute to enhancing customer EA maturity through the Enterprise Architecture Management Maturity Framework (EAMMF) and ensure compliance with OMB, GAO, and DHS directives. + Maintain current EA information in TSA and DHS repositories, including roadmaps, Program Management Plans, and Risk Management Plans. + Collaborate with stakeholders across TSA, DHS, and industry to align architectures with strategic goals and identify opportunities for reuse and efficiency. ## Related Videos - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - What Development and Tattoos Have in Common and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1380-wearedevelopers-live-what-development-and-tattoos-have-in-common-and-more) - [The Agentic Enterprise: Orchestrating People, AI, and European Sovereignty](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100273-the-agentic-enterprise-orchestrating-people-ai-and-european-sovereignty) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Going Beyond Passwords: The Future of User Authentication](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/714-going-beyond-passwords-the-future-of-user-authentication) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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