Enterprise Architect

Arenatechnologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Arenatechnologies is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to provide hybrid support near Washington, DC. The role involves analyzing CBRN threats, developing enterprise architecture solutions, and managing a team of architects. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of experience, and TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a salary range of $90k-$105k.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• Experience in developing plans of action and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Support DOD DHS CWMD office with architecture methodologies.
• Develop comprehensive architecture descriptions for organizational processes.
• Manage a team of enterprise architects and develop executive briefings.

Skills

Experience with frameworks such as DOTmL PF

Creating operational view diagrams

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong written and visual communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high‑quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.

We have an immediate need for an Enterprise Architect to provide hybrid support at the client site located near Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Architect/Systems Engineer will provide support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office. Will assist senior personnel working with executive management to address the entire organization by applying architecture methodologies to analyze enterprise-wide chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats and mission analysis of what functions are performed, who performs them, where and when the functions are performed, and how they are performed to provide capability against a terrorist attack.

Apply comprehensive methods for describing current and/or future architecture/structure and behavior of an organization's processes, information systems, and personnel and organizational sub-units so that they align with the organization's core mission, vision, goals and strategic direction.

Assist in addressing business architecture (planning, programming, budgeting and execution), CBRN architectures (how an adversary may use a pathway to do an attack), performance management (through organizational program reviews), and process architecture.

Support enterprise design in developing enterprise schemas to map data and process flows between capabilities and solutions.

Manage the activities of a team of enterprise architects.

Develop plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines.

Develop executive briefings, detailed technical documentation, memos, and Contract Deliverables.

Develop risk assessment scenarios, and conduct various displays and reporting of analysis.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of experience
• Experience with frameworks such as DOTmL PF to assess the architecture and capability gaps
• Experience in creating various operational view diagrams
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute workload to meet requirements and deadlines
• Experience developing compelling written and visual communications that are clear, concise, and suited to the audience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Active TS/SCI clearance and able to obtain DHS Suitability

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related discipline
• Experience providing analytical support to the Department of Homeland Security
• Experience conducting risk assessments related to Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Experience with DoDAF viewpoint and modeling software
• Familiarity with WMD defense and deterrence concepts
• Familiarity with WMD sensors that can detect radiation, chemical, or biologic agents, and with non-technical detection methodologies (e.g. law enforcement and intelligence)
• DHS Suitability

DC Pay Transparency Salary Range: $90k-$105k.