Enterprise Architect

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking an Enterprise Architect for a hybrid role supporting the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC. The candidate will provide architectural analysis for CBRN threats and manage a team to develop enterprise schemas. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 6+ years of experience, and active TS/SCI clearance. The salary range is between $90k and $105k based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or related fields.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain DHS suitability.
• Experience with frameworks such as DOTmLPF for assessing architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to DHS CWMD office through architectural analysis.
• Manage activities of a team of enterprise architects.
• Develop plans to meet deadlines and executive briefings.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture methodologies

Risk assessment

Visual communications

Capacity to prioritize workload

Familiarity with WMD concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DoDAF modeling software

Job description

Overview

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. The role 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 to conduct mission analysis of functions performed, who performs them, where and when they are performed, and how they are performed so as to provide capability against a terrorist attack. The Architect will apply comprehensive methods for describing current and/or future architecture/structure and behavior of an organization's processes, information systems, personnel, and sub‑units in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, goals and strategic direction. Responsibilities also include addressing business architecture (planning, programming, budgeting, and execution), CBRN architecture (how an adversary may use a pathway to conduct an attack), performance management (through organizational program reviews), and process architecture. The Architect will 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 to meet established deadlines; develop executive briefings, detailed technical documentation, memos, and contract deliverables; and develop risk assessment scenarios and conduct related analysis and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of experience
• Experience with frameworks such as DOTmLPF to assess 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 ability to obtain DHS suitability

Desired Qualifications

• 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 biological agents, and with non‑technical detection methodologies (e.g., law enforcement and intelligence)
• DHS suitability

Salary Range

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