Data Interoperability Architect

Coltech; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coltech seeks an experienced Defence Interoperability Operational Analyst / Business Architect to support next-generation information interoperability capabilities across complex defence environments. The role focuses on shaping interoperability architectures and operational concepts supporting C3I across multiple domains.

You will work within a cross-functional team, guiding ConOps/ConUse/ConEmp development, analysing requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet

Qualifications

• Extensive Defence operational analysis or enterprise architecture experience.
• Experience documenting ConOps, ConUse and ConEmp.
• Strong knowledge of Defence interoperability and information exchange.
• Active SC Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with defence stakeholders to develop and validate operational concepts (ConOps/ConUse/ConEmp).
• Support design and evolution of information interoperability architectures across strategic to tactical environments.
• Capture and analyse operational requirements from diverse user communities.
• Lead user-focused research activities reflecting operational needs in solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and collaborative engagement sessions.
• Translate complex requirements into architectural and business outcomes.
• Analyse mission scenarios to identify interoperability requirements.
• Support development of future capabilities through mission-focused analysis and planning.
• Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to align solutions with objectives.

Skills

Defence Interoperability

Operational Analysis

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

C3I Environments

ConOps/ConUse/ConEmp

Tools

MoDAF

NAF

TOGAF

UCD

Job description

Defence Interoperability Operational Analyst / Business Architect

SC Cleared Contract Opportunity

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Extension: Likely Extension Beyond Initial Term

Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Defence Interoperability Operational Analyst / Business Architect to support the development of next-generation information interoperability capabilities across complex defence environments.

Working within a highly skilled cross-functional team, you will play a key role in shaping interoperability architectures and operational concepts supporting Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) capabilities across multiple domains.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategically important defence initiatives focused on secure information exchange, operational effectiveness, and future capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with a broad range of defence stakeholders to develop and validate operational concepts including ConOps, ConUse and ConEmp.
• Support the design and evolution of information interoperability architectures across strategic, operational and tactical environments.
• Capture and analyse operational requirements from diverse user communities.
• Lead and support user-focused research activities, ensuring operational needs are reflected within solution development.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and collaborative engagement sessions.
• Translate complex operational requirements into clear architectural and business outcomes.
• Analyse mission scenarios and operational workflows to identify interoperability requirements.
• Support the development of future operational capabilities through mission-focused analysis and planning.
• Work closely with technical and delivery teams to ensure solutions remain aligned with operational objectives.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience within Defence operational analysis, business architecture, enterprise architecture, or capability development environments.
• Proven experience developing or contributing to:
• Concept of Operations (ConOps)
• Concept of Use (ConUse)
• Concept of Employment (ConEmp)
• Strong understanding of Defence interoperability and information exchange.
• Experience working within Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across technical and operational communities.
• Experience gathering, analysing and documenting complex operational requirements.
• Strong understanding of Defence capability development and operational planning.
• Active SC Clearance.
• Experience operating across multiple domains including:
• Land
• Maritime
• Air
• Cyber
• Space
• Knowledge of Defence architecture and interoperability frameworks such as:
• MoDAF
• NAF
• UAF
• TOGAF
• Experience supporting mission thread analysis and development.
• User-Centred Design (UCD) or related user research experience.
• NATO interoperability experience.
• Systems engineering or operational capability development background.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with the ability to operate comfortably within complex Defence environments, engaging with both operational users and technical stakeholders.

You will possess a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to transform operational challenges into actionable business and architectural outcomes.

• Role: Defence Interoperability Operational Analyst / Business Architect
• Location: Fully Remote
• Contract: Initial 3 Months
• Extension: Potential for Further Extension
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
• Start Date: ASAP

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile Defence programmes focused on enhancing interoperability, information sharing, and operational effectiveness across complex secure environments.