Policy Governance and Standards Systems Architect

Leidos; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos DoW CIO Mission Support Services (CMSS) program in the Digital Sector seeks a Policy Governance and Standards Systems Architect to lead the adoption of enterprise policies, governance, and standards across the organization. You will architect and implement techniques and ensure secure delivery of products and services.

Based at The Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, the role requires U.S. Citizenship, an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and BS degree with 8+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Experience with preparing executive presentations.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong time-management and prioritization.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Apply architecture and systems engineering principles to analyze, design, and document complex solutions across multiple projects.
• Draft and align policies and procedures with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Perform advanced architecture work including planning, testing, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with senior technical and program stakeholders in planning and evaluating technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering diagrams and documentation.
• Lead business process mapping using standard methodologies and tools.

Skills

Executive presentations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

BS degree

Job description

The Leidos DoW CIO Mission Support Services (CMSS) program within the Digital Sector has a career opportunity for a Policy Governance and Standards Systems Architect to support one of its critical customers. You will be responsible for architecting, designing, and driving the adoption of different architectural methodologies across the organization. You will also play a key role in defining and implementing enterprise policies, governance, and standards. In this role, you will integrate with other Directorates to ensure that the organization’s infrastructure supports the efficient and secure delivery of products and services.

This position is located at The Mark Center in Alexandria, VA and requires an active Top Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain an SCI.

Responsibilities

• Employ solution architecture and system engineering principles, processes, methods, models, artifacts, and tools to accomplish analysis, problem evaluation/diagnosis, and solution design across a variety of Systems Engineering/Architecture activities, including data gathering, requirements definition, use case development, gap analysis, functional specification creation, test plan development, test preparation, risk assessment and mitigation planning, and authoring of design specifications.
• Assist in drafting new policies and procedures, revising existing ones, and ensuring they are aligned with the organizational and enterprise-wide strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Perform complex and advanced architecture work in design, evaluation, planning, testing, and operation in support of system development, engineering analysis, and research as needed.
• Work directly with senior technical and non-technical personnel, program managers, and external organizations in the planning, oversight, execution, and evaluation of multiple complex technical solutions related to a program's system and technical product development.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models.
• Lead the development of business process maps using a standard methodology and toolset.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret (TS) and the ability to obtain an SCI clearance.
• Experience with preparing executive presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented and excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Modeling and Simulation experience.
• Solid organization skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with federal organizations and interacting with senior civilian and military personnel.

Pay Range

$107,900.00 - $195,050.00

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.