Provide architectural guidance across application, API, data, platform, cloud, and infrastructure services.
Evaluate architectural approaches and guide the development of solutions that align with enterprise objectives, user requirements, and evolving technology.
Requirements & Systems Analysis
Guide the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and business problems to identify opportunities to automate, enhance, or improve existing systems.
Evaluate computer system capabilities, workflows, and scheduling limitations to inform architecture and solution development.
Translate user and enterprise requirements into effective solution architecture approaches.
Solution Architecture Development
Guide Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in developing proposed changes to solution architecture designs based on requirements analysis, emerging technologies, and evolving mission needs.
Ensure proposed architecture changes remain aligned with Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise requirements, and strategic objectives.
Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior architecture staff.
Location: This role is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program; or equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
12+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant areas, including:
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Data Architecture
Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)
Previous National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and/or National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG)/Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) program or project experience.
Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program or project experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program.
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
Federated Enterprise Architect Certification, such as Certified Enterprise Architect.
Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
- EEO
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
