Senior Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior IT Specialist (Enterprise Cloud Architect) to lead cloud architecture initiatives and enterprise-wide cloud migrations. You will collaborate with leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to shape cloud strategies and ensure compliant, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes guidance on modernization efforts, governance, and contract oversight, with telework eligibility and a strong focus on security and efficiency within federal

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud architecture and governance.
• Ability to translate business requirements into cloud solutions.
• Knowledge of federal cloud standards and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of enterprise cloud strategies, policies, and roadmaps that support organizational mission and business objectives.
• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams on cloud technologies, architecture, modernization initiatives, and emerging technology solutions.
• Evaluate cloud computing offerings and recommend infrastructure, platform, and software solutions to support enterprise business and operational requirements.
• Develop and oversee strategic plans for migration of information technology systems and services to cloud-based environments while ensuring security, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Monitor enterprise technology initiatives and identify opportunities to improve business processes, enhance operational effectiveness, and optimize technology investments through cloud adoption.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to develop enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and architectural guidance for cloud services and related technologies.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, networking, identity management, release management, and other service teams to ensure technology solutions are properly integrated, documented, and approved.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or project lead for technology-related contracts; develop statements of work, evaluate contractor performance deliverables, and oversee contract execution.
• Provide technical expertise in support of budget planning, acquisition strategies, procurement activities, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and evaluation criteria for technology investments.
• Interpret and implement Federal information technology regulations, directives, policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with agency and government-wide requirements.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Cloud Strategy

Stakeholder Consultation

Contract Management (COR)

Cybersecurity Coordination

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Rockville, Maryland
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: L Access Authorization

This position is located in Division of Service Delivery and Operations. The supervisor is Matthew Picard. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the full range of a Senior IT Specialist (Enterprise Cloud Architect) for the Division of Service Delivery and Operations(SDOD), Network, Cloud & Infrastructure Operations (NCIO) Branch.Such duties include but are not limited to: Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of enterprise cloud strategies, policies, and roadmaps that support organizational mission and business objectives.

Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams on cloud technologies, architecture, modernization initiatives, and emerging technology solutions. Evaluate cloud computing offerings and recommend infrastructure, platform, and software solutions to support enterprise business and operational requirements.

Develop and oversee strategic plans for migration of information technology systems and services to cloud-based environments while ensuring security, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards. Monitor enterprise technology initiatives and identify opportunities to improve business processes, enhance operational effectiveness, and optimize technology investments through cloud adoption.

Conduct research and assessments of emerging technologies, evaluate technical feasibility, and develop recommendations for adoption of innovative solutions and best practices. Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to develop enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and architectural guidance for cloud services and related technologies.

Coordinate with cybersecurity, networking, identity management, release management, and other service teams to ensure technology solutions are properly integrated, documented, and approved. Manage and support technology programs and projects throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, performance monitoring, risk management, and stakeholder communications.

Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into cloud architecture solutions that align with organizational goals and operational needs. Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or project lead for technology-related contracts; develop statements of work, evaluate contractor performance deliverables, and oversee contract execution.

Provide technical expertise in support of budget planning, acquisition strategies, procurement activities, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and evaluation criteria for technology investments.

Interpret and implement Federal information technology regulations, directives, policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with agency and government-wide requirements Represent the organization at government, industry, and professional forums, conferences, and working groups to promote collaboration and maintain awareness of evolving technologies and industry trends.

Prepare reports, briefings, white papers, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership regarding cloud strategy, technology modernization, and enterprise architecture initiatives

Requirements & Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a L Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.