System/Solution Architect

Solutions program office. The Solutions Architect provides architecture support and advice to the Chief Architect in the development of the strategy and design, and the build-out, implementation and operation of an appropriate and robust systems and data architecture approach. The Architect will lead efforts to transition from DoDAF 1.5 in IBM System Architect to DoDAF 2.02 in Magic Draw No Magic CAMEO tool. They will also lead the coordination across all Navy ERP projects to integrate changes to business process, system, and data models. The Architect will support the implementation of digital engineering/MBSE utilizing the Navy ERP enterprise architecture models and support the development of the to-be S4/HANA Navy ERP solution architecture while minimizing system customizations. This role may require managing a small team of architects to meet the requirements of a large cloud-based SAP ERP system for the Navy program office. This position requires active secret clearance.

• Maintain the integrity of the architecture and make it visible and accessible to a wider audience. 
• Work with System and Enterprise Architecture views and supporting artifacts, including Business Process models and integration of data model content linking data to Enterprise Resource Planning system’s business processes. 
• Assess Enterprise Architectures and recommend improvements to align with the GAO Enterprise Architecture Management Maturity Framework more closely.

• Design and oversee the architecture for large-scale, multi-team solutions.

• Ensure alignment of solution architecture with business objectives.
• Work in the complete life cycle of enterprise resource planning software, including business development, and knowledge of high-level architecture design, technology selection, and the overall infrastructure solution. 
• Facilitate systems engineering milestone events and effectively communicate complex solutions and issues. 
• Identify risk within the project and program then effectively communicate those risks to stakeholders.
• Lead the integration of DevOps practices into the solution architecture.
• Consult with management and engineering teams, providing technical advice regarding business analysis, project management, IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud development, software solution architecture design and find best technical solution to solve business problems. 
• Assist to develop Data Archival policies and procedures for Enterprise Resource Planning system as necessary.  
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical challenges and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in review teams with Government personnel, other contractors and systems integrators for program strategies, and integrated schedules. 
• Define beneficial solutions and identify solutions which are inefficient for a particular business requirement. 

• The candidate MUST have an ACTIVE Secret Clearance 
• The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field. 
• The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in enterprise architecture, architecture management frameworks, and developing implementation architectures, as well as 2 years of experience with enterprise business IT systems. 
• The candidate must have extensive hands-on public and private sector experience in DevOps engineering including architect of whole solutions.

• The candidate must have extensive hands-on experience designing and coordinating the implementation of technical runway to implement large scale ERP build, test, scanning automation with continuous delivery in mind

• Hands-on experience automating ERP test, security scanning, and deployment processes.

• Familiarity operating as a system or enterprise architect within Scaled Agile framework 

• The candidate must have a technical background and experience in development preferably SAP 

• Must be capable of communicating effectively in writing as well as verbally at a senior management level.  

• Must be able perform duties on-site, at the Washington Navy Yard (Post COVID) when required. 

• Must be capable of performing effectively individually and as part of a team. 

• Must be able to work with minimal oversight and meet deadlines. 

• Must have effective analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Must be able to compile and organize statistical information retrieved and present findings to management 

• Must have short-term and long-term planning skills.  

• Must be able to manage their time, be on time for meetings, and juggle priorities. 

• Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) preferred 

• SYSML experience preferred 

• Agile SAFe experience preferred  

• No travel anticipated

160k/yr - 170k/yr