Chief PLM Solutions Architect

Insight Global; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Chief Solutions Architect to lead AF-PLM enterprise architecture at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The role entails defining a comprehensive PLM strategy, enabling a digital thread, ASOT, and full lifecycle data management across Air Force systems.

You will guide DoD-aligned integration, translate operational needs into PLM capabilities, and lead senior stakeholder collaboration with SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, and industry partners to advance digital engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain Top Secret.
• MBSE, PLM, and digital engineering experience in defense.
• Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks and MBSE methods.
• Familiarity with Air Force mission systems and lifecycle sustainment.
• CMII or similar configuration management certification preferred.
• Experience supporting AF-PLM or USAF/DoD initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AF-PLM enterprise architecture aligned with Air Force strategy.
• Define and drive AF-level PLM strategy enabling digital thread and ASOT.
• Guide integration of PLM with enterprise systems while respecting DoD standards.
• Translate needs into PLM capabilities supporting readiness and modernization.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment.
• Represent AF-PLM in industry, academic, and DoD forums.

Skills

DoD security clearance

MBSE

Siemens Teamcenter

Enterprise architecture

Digital engineering

Data governance

Program/Project Management

Agile certification

Education

Master’s degree in systems engineering / CS / aerospace

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

An employer is seeking a Chief Solutions Architect for a contract to hire role at Wright Patt Air Force Base of Hill Air Force Base.

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain the AF-PLM enterprise architecture while ensuring alignment with the Air Force Data Strategy.

Define and drive a comprehensive Air Force level PLM strategy that enables digital thread capabilities, an authoritative source of truth (ASOT), and full lifecycle data management across Air Force systems and platforms.

Guide integration strategies that connect PLM solutions with enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with DoD open system architecture principles.

Translate operational and acquisition needs into PLM system capabilities that support readiness, cost reduction, and modernization objectives. Align the PLM roadmap with Air Force priorities and AFMC / SAF-AQ initiatives.

Serve as a principal advisor to senior stakeholders across SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, AFSC, and industry partners. Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment communities.

Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, semantic data models, and digital twin frameworks for potential incorporation into the PLM ecosystem. Represent AF-PLM at industry, academic, and DoD forums.

Serve as the technical and strategic leader responsible for designing, aligning, and delivering the architectural vision of the AF-PLM enterprise.

Drive alignment with DoD digital engineering and data-centric acquisition priorities while advancing scalable, interoperable PLM solutions across Air Force acquisition, sustainment, and operational communities.

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Skills and Requirements

Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret

Master’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.

12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, PLM implementation, and digital engineering within a defense environment.

Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Siemens Teamcenter PLM.

Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level digital thread and data governance initiatives.

Familiarity with Air Force mission systems and lifecycle sustainment environments.

Strong Interpersonal Skills. Institute of Configuration Management CMII certification or similar credential.

Siemens Teamcenter Professional Certification.

Program/Project Management or Agile certification.

Experience supporting AF-PLM or major USAF / DoD / OEM digital transformation initiatives.

Prior experience supporting AFLCMC, AFNWC, or similar U.S. Air Force organizations.