Systems Architect (Senior)

• Lead development and operationalization of DOW Architecture for the client.
• Direct architecture planning, documentation and development using the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), producing authoritative views and models.
• Conduct gap analysis and develop mitigation plans to strengthen resilience of theater intelligence architecture in contested environments.
• Integrate architecture across strategic, theater and tactical intelligence organizations and mission partners.
• Serve as a Key Personnel technical lead; may serve as the contractor On-Site Lead and principal liaison to the Government COR and leadership.
• Guide mid-level architects and SMEs, review their products and brief findings and recommendations to senior military and civilian stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Information Systems or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent additional experience and/or relevant certifications (e.g., DoDAF 2.0).
• 8+ years of DoD architecture and/or intelligence experience, or 10-15 years of equivalent experience in IT/cyber, government, military, research or related fields.
• Expert knowledge of DoDAF and experience producing architecture products for complex DoD or Intelligence Community enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of C4ISR concepts and of strategic, theater and tactical intelligence operations and the intelligence lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience leading architecture gap analysis, mitigation planning and integration efforts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and to lead teams resolving complex or critical problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to brief senior leaders.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; U.S. citizen; willing to complete SCI nomination and polygraph processes if required.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS (generally 1-2 weeks every 2-3 months) and to work irregular shifts during mission or crisis operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoDAF 2.0 certification; architecture tools experience (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw, Sparx EA).
• Experience as an On-Site Lead or program lead; CCMD-level Action Officer experience.
• Familiarity with JWICS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, DODIIS and coalition (BICES-X, CENTRIX) architectures.
• Prior USINDOPACOM, USFJ or JIOC experience.