Business Systems Analyst

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

New Wave People is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect for a part-time 25 hours/week role. The position can be Hybrid or Full Remote, with no travel required.

Lead and stabilize the Enterprise Architecture function across multiple domains, establishing governance and aligning with modernization and AI-driven delivery. Responsibilities include guiding EA teams, defining governance, mentoring architects, and ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership of EA teams with governance and maturity.
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Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for EA teams (Corporate Products, Transportation, Business Architecture).
• Establish operational rhythm: standups, intake triage, prioritization, architecture decision support.
• Mentor architects and elevate architectural thinking across product teams.
• Define lightweight EA governance, standards, and engagement models.
• Establish architecture review processes and decision frameworks.
• Align EA with modernization initiatives and AI-aligned delivery.
• Assess EA team capabilities and gaps.

Skills

EA Leadership

EA Frameworks

Systems Engineering

Cloud Architecture

Zero Trust

Microservices

AI Integration

Executive Advisory

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

PART TIME POSITION @ 25 HOURS PER WEEK

This can be Hybrid or Full Remote

No holiday, overtime, or travel required.

Lead Enterprise Architect

Role Summary The Lead Enterprise Architect provides senior‑level leadership to stabilize and mature the Enterprise Architecture function. This role oversees Corporate Products EA, Transportation EA, and Business Architecture teams, establishes governance, aligns EA with modernization and AI‑assisted delivery.

Key Responsibilities

EA Leadership and Stabilization

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for EA teams (Corporate Products, Transportation, Business Architecture).
• Establish operational rhythm: standups, intake triage, prioritization, architecture decision support.
• Mentor architects and elevate architectural thinking across product teams.

EA Governance and Operating Model

• Define and implement lightweight EA governance, standards, and engagement models.
• Establish architecture review processes and decision frameworks.

Modernization and AI Alignment

• Align EA with modernization initiatives.
• Integrate AI‑driven architecture methods into EA workflows.
• Assess EA team capabilities and gaps.

Required Skills and Experience (with Years)

Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership – 15+ years. Leading EA teams, defining frameworks, establishing governance, and driving enterprise‑wide architecture programs.

EA Frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF, BEA, ETP)

• 10+ years. Applying structured architecture methods in complex environments.

Systems Engineering and Modernization

• Systems Engineering – 15+ years. Designing and modernizing large‑scale systems across multiple domains.
• Cloud Architecture (AWS, Google Cloud) – 7+ years. Leading cloud transitions, modernization, and secure cloud adoption.
• Zero Trust Architecture (NIST ZT) – 5+ years. Implementing cybersecurity mitigation aligned to modern enterprise standards.
• Microservices/SOA Architecture – 10+ years. Designing service‑oriented and microservices‑based systems.

AI-Driven Architecture

• AI Integration in Architecture Methods – 3+ years. Applying AI to architecture products, modernization workflows, and decision support.

Federal/State Enterprise Experience (Optional but Valuable)

• Enterprise Architecture Consulting – 10+ years. Providing strategic architecture guidance in high‑stakes federal environments.
• IT Acquisition Reform – 5+ years. Experience with enterprise‑level acquisition and transformation programs.

Leadership and Advisory

• Executive Advisory Experience – 10+ years. Advising CIOs, CTOs, and senior executives on enterprise architecture strategy.
• Team Mentoring and Capability Building – 10+ years. Developing architects, improving maturity, and elevating architectural discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 20+ years total experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or modernization leadership.
• Proven ability to stabilize and mature EA functions in complex organizations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior leadership.

Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience

Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner.

Perform other reasonably related duties as required.

New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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