IT Solutions Architect SME

Maximus; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an SME level IT Solutions Architect to support a National Security client in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on documenting IT needs, shaping solutions, and advising executives on strategic direction. TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.

The position leads complex technical efforts, coordinates across teams, and develops roadmaps, policies, and standards. Benefits include generous leave, 401(k), tuition assistance, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding significant matters.
• In-depth understanding of technical principles across programs.
• Portfolio management and strategic planning experience.
• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance required.
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transition planning and develop architecture baselines.
• Support business process improvements for missions and fiscal needs.
• Develop innovative solutions and roadmaps with risk and dependency analysis.
• Prepare program assessments, cost/schedule/risk reports, and executive briefings.

Skills

Communication with executives

Technical principles

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus has a new and exciting opportunity for a SME level IT Solutions Architect to make a meaningful impact for our National Security client in Bethesda, MD. At Maximus, our technology teams sit at the vanguard of mission driven innovation—building interoperable, secure solutions that protect national security while empowering people and organizations to thrive. This position plays a critical role in documenting and shaping our client's IT needs, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision. Successful performance will Influence development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results. This position influences development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results by recommending and developing new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of function’s strategy and operations. This position leads and manages works of other technical staff that has significant impact on project results/outputs. We’re a nimble, people centric company that invests in your professional growth and wellbeing, offering standout benefits like flexible schedules, technical upskilling, generous paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, education and training support, and parental paid leave. We set a high bar for delivery excellence and seek top performers who are energized by impact, velocity, and the chance to drive both people and technology forward as part of an exciting team. Join Maximus and turn your ambition into impact. We offer challenging assignments, a culture that champions growth, and the support to thrive.

This role is on site in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS216, T6, Band 9

• Responsible for conducting analysis of transition planning, intelligence information requirements, and developing architecture baselines. Duties may include providing research and assistance with implementation of community policies and guidance.
• Support business process improvements or systems analysis for missions, systems, and fiscal requirements.
• Resolve highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation.
• Develop solutions that are highly innovative and achieved through research and integration of best practices.
• Make recommendations to aid sponsor decision-making, to include proposed strategies and/or roadmaps; identified risks, capability and performance gaps, and dependencies; alignment with the strategic framework and priorities; and funding and related program issues.
• Assist government client with programmatic goals and objectives, schedules, and reports to the senior-level executives.
• Communicate technical topics in a non-technical manner to senior-level audiences.
• Monitoring investment compliance.
• Developing business cases, concepts of operations, and memoranda agreements.
• Monitoring, forecasting, evaluating, and assessing programmatic trends and relationships.
• Developing and maintaining project plans and schedules.
• Developing integration and transition plans.
• Conducting quality reviews of products and services.
• Produce deliverables in multiple formats as needed (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Develop program assessment processes and methodologies.
• Tracking, reporting key progress on, and analyzing cost, schedule, risk and performance.

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Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• COMMUNICATION: Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.
• KNOWLEDGE: Has in-depth understanding of technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across range of programs.
• EXPERIENCE:
• Portfolio Management Experience - Monitor and analyze IT portfolio of programs and their associated capabilities and Services.
• Strategic Planning Experience – support the evolution of the Sponsor’s strategic direction and priorities.
• Extensive experience in collaboration across multiple entities.
• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
• Typically requires BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain Portfolio.
• Draft products that reflect strong writing and grammatical skills.
• Knowledge of portfolio, program, and project management discipline.
• Familiarity with planning, programing, Budgeting, and execution discipline.
• Knowledge of key performance indicators.
• Strong analytical competence, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills Provide audience-appropriate written and verbal communications and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with seniors in diverse, fast-paced, multi-task environment managing competing priorities.
• Familiarity with CounterIntelligence tools.
• Recent experience in the IC.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary

$ 190,000.00

Maximum Salary

$ 210,000.00

General information

Date Monday, October 19, 2026

City Bethesda

State MD

Country United States

Working time Full-time