Enterprise IT Architect & Strategy Leader

NAVAIR; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVAIR is seeking an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) in the Digital Networks and Applications Department to advise on enterprise architecture and drive consistency across IT processes. You will shape technical strategies and lead reviews to ensure alignment with organizational IT architectures and initiatives.

The role emphasizes guiding IT investment reviews, coordinating with project managers, and enforcing standardized design practices across programs.

Qualifications

• Expert in identifying and implementing an enterprise architecture framework.
• Advise on forward-looking technical strategies and initiatives.
• Guide development of IT system design processes and artifacts.
• Lead reviews to enforce consistent IT architecture and design methods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert advisor on enterprise architecture framework and its interrelationships.
• Recommend forward-looking strategies and initiatives for IT architectures.
• Lead efforts to develop IT system design processes, artifacts, and automated tools.
• Oversee enterprise architecture reviews and use of shared resources.
• Guide IT project managers in assessing new IT investments for feasibility.
• Lead or participate in design reviews and milestone gates for project progression.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

IT strategy development

Program guidance

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Enterprise modeling

Design governance

Job description

NAVAIR is seeking an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) in the Digital Networks and Applications Department to advise on enterprise architecture and drive consistency across IT processes. You will shape technical strategies and lead reviews to ensure alignment with organizational IT architectures and initiatives.

The role emphasizes guiding IT investment reviews, coordinating with project managers, and enforcing standardized design practices across programs.