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# Senior IT Architect & Program Manager

- **Company:** Llc (alpha Omega)
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, PRINCE2, Systems Architecture, IT Architecture, Technical Debt, Enterprise Integration, Cloud Migration, ServiceNow Customer Service Management
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9143584/senior-it-architect-program-manager

## About the Role

* Ten (10) years of combined experience in IT architecture and large-scale IT program/project management.
 * Proven experience in system design, cloud migration, enterprise integration, or modernizing legacy infrastructure.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-year IT programs; expertise in resource allocation, procurement, and performance tracking.
 * Strong understanding of federal IT acquisition processes, project management frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, Agile), and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
 * The ability to make "architectural calls" that balance immediate operational needs with long-term technical debt reduction.
 * Strong rigor in tracking progress, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.
 * Ability to lead cross-functional teams (developers, network engineers, security analysts) toward a unified project goal.

Certification(s):

 * Combination of technical (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect) and management (e.g., PMP, PgMP, CSM) certifications is highly preferred.

## Description

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Senior IT Architect & Program Manager. In this role you will act as both the technical visionary and primary delivery lead for major IT initiatives. You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise solutions; from conceptual architectural design and security validation to the project management, scheduling, and risk mitigation required to deliver successful outcomes within a federal operational environment., * Define high-level technical blueprints and system architecture to meet complex operational requirements.

 * Ensure all proposed solutions align with enterprise-wide IT strategy, security standards, and federal compliance requirements (e.g., NIST/FISMA).
 * Perform technical trade-off analyses, evaluating cost, performance, and maintainability for proposed investments.
 * Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
 * Establish and maintain project governance, ensuring milestones are met while managing dependencies across multiple internal and external teams.
 * Implement Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies as appropriate to the mission requirements, ensuring transparent reporting to agency leadership.
 * Proactively identify technical, schedule, and resource risks, developing actionable mitigation plans to prevent mission disruption.
 * Serve as the bridge between technical engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating architectural decisions into clear project impacts.
 * Oversee vendor contracts and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with contract specifications and agency standards.


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