Policy Governance and Standards Systems Architect

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

Job summary

Leidos invites applications for a Policy Governance and Standards Systems Architect at The Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. This TS-clearance role drives enterprise policy, governance, and standards across the CMSS program, partnering with directorates to ensure secure delivery of products and services.

The position requires a BS degree with 8+ years’ relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and strong communication skills for senior audiences.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret (TS) and SCI eligibility.
• Experience drafting policies and procedures aligned with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience preparing executive presentations.

Responsibilities

• Employ solution architecture and system engineering principles to analyze, design, and document solutions across various Architecture activities.
• Draft and align policies and procedures with organizational objectives and requirements.
• Perform advanced architecture work in design, evaluation, planning, testing, and operation for system development.
• Collaborate with senior personnel, program managers, and external organizations on complex technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models.
• Lead the development of business process maps using standard methodologies.

Skills

Solution architecture

Policy governance

Systems engineering

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS degree

Job description

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.

Primary 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 and Benefits

Compensation ranges from $107,900.00 to $195,050.00. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and a retirement plan.

Legal Information

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.