IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOS, Information Management Division (IMO), in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture). This position focuses on the full lifecycle management of computer systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI, acting as a technical authority across projects and services for the NOAA mission.

You will lead strategic IT planning, align services with business outcomes, and guide investments through CPIC processes to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in full lifecycle management of computer systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to serve as SME and technical authority across complex IT environments.
• Experience aligning IT services with business outcomes and mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in full lifecycle management of computer systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI.
• Provide technical guidance to integrate telecommunication systems with operations.
• Lead strategic planning for new IT initiatives and CPIC activities.
• Assess services based on business outcomes and client satisfaction to guide progress.

Skills

IT enterprise architecture

Cloud infrastructure

Technical leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: August 19, 2026 — Closes: August 25, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Information Management Division (IMO), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-13040304-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Major Duties

As an IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture), you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the full lifecycle management of computer systems, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, encompassing procurement, design, development, installation, testing, implementation, management, and maintenance. Function as a technical authority in all assignments, analyzing and evaluating work related to integrated systems of computer programs and equipment. Support business alignment by integrating hardware, software, cybersecurity, data, and other computer related services to deliver a cohesive information system. Apply available technologies and basic management principles to adapt computer methods for various subject matter situations, which include supporting users by developing or designing applications and selecting new computer equipment. Provide technical advice to integrate telecommunication systems with operational requirements and apply new technologies. Lead strategic planning for new initiatives, which involves developing and implementing comprehensive plans, policy, and objectives. Serve as an investment planning SME for all OMB 300 Capital Planning Investment Control (CPIC) activities and lead the organization's effort to fulfill these requirements. Assess services based on business outcomes, client satisfaction, and telecommunication service delivery metrics to develop detailed service plans that guide progress and outreach.