Lead Enterprise Architect
FSLA Status: Exempt
COMPANY INFORMATION
Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a fast-growing and highly respected small business committed to providing high quality Information Technology (IT) consulting services to government and commercial organizations. Precise focuses on agility and practicality and is committed to meeting highest client expectations and delivering value to our clients.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with the senior executives of a major Precise customer to ensure the Agency's IT and EA strategies align with its mission. Your responsibilities will include developing technical solutions tailored to the agency's needs and analyzing current technology trends to advise our customers on new frameworks and best practices.
You will use clear architectural models and collaborate with domain experts to define business goals and transform and mature the EA roadmap. Your expertise will enable the agency’s leadership to evaluate the integration of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Internet of Things (IoT) to leverage their potential benefits.
This position will be located in Rockville, MD, with telecommuting options. Qualified candidates must have or can attain a Public Trust clearance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enterprise Architecture Development: Lead, transform and maintain the agency's enterprise architecture framework, ensuring it aligns with federal standards and best practices. Create and maintain architectural models, diagrams, and documentation to depict the current and target state architecture. Orchestrate engineering and IT service management organizations to deliver and operate modern SaaS, PaaS, IaaS solutions for enterprise customers leveraging cutting edge cloud environments.
- Strategy, Governance and Compliance: Ensure that the enterprise architecture adheres to federal regulations, standards, and policies, including EPLC, TOGAF, FISMA, NIST and other relevant guidelines. Establish and enforce architectural governance processes to maintain compliance. Plan and implement the business mission, strategy, and processes of the organization to its IT strategy.
- Technology Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate emerging technologies and solutions to recommend their inclusion in the enterprise architecture, considering cost-effectiveness and strategic value. Assess third-party solutions and vendors for compatibility with the agency's architecture. Accountable for overall program technology implementation.
- Communication and Engagement: Demonstrate and communicate how the current and future needs of the client will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner. Communicate the benefits and value of enterprise architecture to stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and other relevant parties. Facilitate discussions and workshops to gather input and feedback on architectural decisions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in Federal Enterprise Architecture with 5+ years of Application Architecture experience as a Lead EA or key member of the team
- 5+ Years of Emerging Technologies and Frameworks including Cloud, AI/ML, Data Driven Architectures, Zero Trust, Microservices, SOA, Hyper Automation Enabled Architecture.
- In-depth knowledge of federal regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, FEAF).
- Experience with architecture modeling tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, ARIS).
- Demonstrated expertise in driving both the CTO and IT strategies to cohesively propel each other.
- Deep understanding and working experience in Agile software development lifecycle and services delivery.
- Exemplary oral, written, interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Executive-level presentation skills a plus.
- Able to produce results within a collaborative environment.
- Highly organized and deadline-driven; able to handle multiple tasks.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
- Experience in Transforming Federal Agency EA program maturity is a strong plus.
ABOUT US
Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Jury Duty leave
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Training and Development
- Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Annual Charity Donation Match
- Awards and Recognition
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.
