Enterprise Architect

The Federal Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Architect leads Technical Delivery & Engineering (TD&E) delivery engagements and cross-functional technical teams on Federal programs and projects. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for technical communications with Sales, Engineers, Architects, and customers for projects. The Enterprise Architect will participate in multiple facets of delivery for our DoD customers.

The Enterprise Architect assists the Chief Architect during Professional Services engagements and works with Lead or Principal consultants and other cross-functional teams on complex customer projects. The Enterprise Architect is a technical and business outcome leader that will provide oversight and alignment between Engineers, Architects, and the customer technical or business leaders for projects.

The Enterprise Architect may be assigned to lead customer-facing services projects of varying size and complexity that will often include the development of project deliverables (examples include white papers, plans, strategies, designs, assessments, and business case analyses). When the Enterprise Architect is designated the Solution / Technical leader, they will combine with PMO leadership to form the “Two in the Box” model, a vital part of the our approach to driving successful project outcomes., Solutions / Technical Leadership Role:

• The Enterprise Architect understands all client scopes and objectives. They will be the one solution / technical voice facing the client externally and the escalation point internally for employees, Partners, and Contractors.
• The Enterprise Architect will partner with the PMO counterpart to resolve Risks and Issues upon identification.
• The Enterprise Architect is accountable for resolving technical Risks and Issues in their project using their background and the array of resources available.
• The Enterprise Architect holds staff, contractors, and partners responsible for ensuring that best practices and templates are followed and delivered to the customer.
• The Enterprise Architect will review deployment documents, technical assessments, and other technical outputs to ensure a correct and consistent tone is delivered as defined by “One Voice.”
• The Enterprise Architect will manage their respective project as if it were their own stand-alone business and deliver a service that matches expectations, focusing on profitability and professionalism., * Technical / Line of Business contact from the beginning to the end of a project, ensuring the team meets the customer’s desired outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to carry out architecture activities and methodologies leading to comprehensive discovery, analysis, and technical/business recommendations.
• Ability to lead, advise, and produce capability maps, dependency maps, process maps, and Engineering MOPs.
• Advanced communication skills, including business/technical writing and presentations.
• Advanced ability to present in-depth technical solutions.
• Self-motivation with the ability to motivate and energize a project team.
• Drive to exceed customer and project goals.
• Thoughtful leadership and innovative thinking.
• Positive customer service attitude.
• Responsible for the delivery of project work, ongoing quality of the work, ensuring standards and delivery methodologies are being followed and appropriate resources are available to meet the current and future demands of the project.
• Proven track record of customer focus, including the ability to foster long-term client relationships.
• Expert knowledge of project architectural principles and practices.
• Willing to travel 50-75% of the time.
• Proactively detects technical deficiencies and develops practical, workable solutions to problems.
• Takes full responsibility for the overall execution and delivery of critical tasks or projects.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Conveys the vision is accurate and relevant terms that others can identify with, helping others see how things will improve.
• Stays focused on department and strategic priorities and allocates their time and resources accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor.
• Proactively seek ways to expand technical knowledge.
• Possesses professional maturity and presence.
• Ability to act as a technical expert.
• Good technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and tools to provide best-practice insight and best-in-class recommendations to management.
• Ensure that all components and usage are consistent and compliant with all applicable regulatory, departmental, IT, and corporate standards, policies, and guidelines.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

An Enterprise Architect must have industry-recognized enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, Department of Defense Architecture, or Federal Enterprise Architecture.

Minimum:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required prior to start.
• Possess a CCIE and/or relevant experience in one or more technology areas.
• Multi-technology (WAN/LAN, DC, WLAN, Collaboration, Compute) experience managing complex projects and architecture.
• 5+ years of recent DoD IT delivery/consulting experience.
• Minimum 10 years (10) of industry experience in enterprise IT management, technology consulting, advisory or professional services.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Senior or Lead Consultant or equivalent.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent proven experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Familiarity with DoD Data Center architecture and delivery models.

Preferred:

• Thorough understanding of more than one major technology practice area, key technology partners and market trends (e.g., data center modernization, development architecture, digital workspace).
• One or more major industry IT certifications.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, and management skills.
• Advanced client-facing skills, including analyzing and providing solutions to complex architecture or services problems, influencing and negotiating with clients.
• Demonstrated technical consulting experience in one or more vertical sectors: government, public sector, higher education, finance, health care, technology, or other commercial.
• Post-graduate training in business-related discipline or management.