Army Operational Architect - FCC AIMD

Cape Henry Associates, Acquired by JANUS Research Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Dental Plans

Life and Disability insurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

A leading defense consultancy is seeking an Operational Architect to support the Architecture Branch at Fort Eustis, VA. The role involves identifying requirements and deriving system architecture to meet Army demands. Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance and have substantial experience in architecture projects. Target salary range is $85,000 to $95,000, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), health insurance, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in army capabilities development.
• Documented experience in enterprise architecture projects.
• Experience with diverse Subject Matter Experts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and align requirements for Army products.
• Consolidate system architectures for Army Architecture portfolio.
• Maintain architecture toolsets integrating Army data.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Communication of technical architecture

Experience with DODAF/UAF architecture

Analytical skills

Tools

MagicDraw

Job description

Position Overview

JANUS is currently seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Operational Architect to support the Architecture Branch Organization Build support team located at Fort Eustis, VA. The role aligns under the Architecture Integration and Management Division (AIMD), an element of the Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) reporting to the Army Futures Command’s (AFC).

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold an active Secret clearance and be able to verify U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain that clearance.
• Be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and align requirements, derive system architecture and functional design, and identify associated risks to ensure products meet Army requirements.
• Apply AFC/FCC strategy and outline systems architecture needed to support missions.
• Consolidate current and planned future system architectures.
• Configure and maintain architecture toolsets, integrating across the Army Architecture portfolio.
• Work closely with AIMD Data Stewards to maintain data dictionary and data lineage.

Experience and Education

• Three years’ experience developing standards, policy, and governance for the development, storage, and exchange of Army capabilities/force development data.
• Three years’ experience conducting analysis and experimentation in support of capabilities development activities (e.g., NAG).
• Three years’ experience providing support to Capabilities Development Functional Data Managers with standards, policies, and data exchange specifications.
• Documented experience planning, coordinating, and carrying out enterprise architecture projects.
• One year of experience building DODAF/UAF compliant architectures in MagicDraw (Highly Desired).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical architecture analysis in high-quality documents and presentations for various audiences.
• Experience coordinating with diverse Subject Matter Experts and staffs (e.g., TRADOC, DA staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Army Centers of Excellence, Capability Development Integration Directorates).

Target salary range: $85,000 - $95,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Benefits

401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more). JANUS offers an attractive comprehensive benefit package, including a referral bonus program and various employee awards.

EEO Statement

JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability. The contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and require affirmative action for employment and advancement of qualified individuals without regard to protected status.

Accommodation

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise our HR team of any accommodation requests by e‑mailing Alisha Pollard at [e-mail] or calling (706) 364‑9100.