Senior Solutions Architect

Watermark Risk Management International; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International is seeking a Sr Solutions Architect to enable analytical workflows and scale data products enterprise-wide. The role focuses on leveraging enterprise data platforms to boost analytics, automation, and informed decision-making at the architectural level.

The candidate will deliver a Mission Assurance data architecture assessment within 90 days and provide ongoing stewardship, working 100% on-site in a Government SCIF and coordinating with DoD data offices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in any field or industry.
• Enterprise architecture experience with TOGAF/DoDAF preferred.
• Extensive Palantir Foundry or similar data platforms experience preferred.
• Prior DoD data governance/architecture work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical workflow enablement, sustainment, and scaling of data products across the enterprise.
• Utilize enterprise data platform capabilities to support analytics, automation, and decision-making at the architectural level.
• Deliver an initial Mission Assurance data architecture assessment within 90 days and provide ongoing architecture stewardship.
• Support configuration and use of Government-directed data platform capabilities for data analysis, monitoring, reporting, and automation.
• Coordinate with DAF enterprise data offices, platform owners, and governance bodies.

Skills

Enterprise architecture experience (TO

Palantir Foundry experience

DoD data governance experience

Education

Master's Degree in any field

Job description

Sr Solutions Architect

Sr Solutions Architect

• Support analytical workflow enablement, sustainment, and scaling of data products across the enterprise
• Utilize enterprise data platform capabilities to support analytics, automation, and decision‑making at the architectural level
• Deliver an initial Mission Assurance data architecture assessment within 90 calendar days of task initiation and provide ongoing architecture stewardship
• Support configuration and use of Government‑directed data platform capabilities to enable data analysis, monitoring, reporting, and automation
• Support technical interface and coordination with DAF enterprise data offices, platform owners, and governance bodies
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

• Over 10 years in any career field, discipline, or industry
• Enterprise architecture experience (TOGAF, DoDAF, or equivalent) preferred
• Extensive experience with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data platforms preferred
• Prior experience in DoD data governance and architecture roles preferred

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree (M.A. or M.S.) in any field

Certification Requirements

• None specified

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active/current Top Secret (TS) clearance on Day 1 of performance
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and TS/SCI with Caveats
• U.S. Citizenship required

Other Requirements

• Ability to work 100% on‑site within a Government SCIF during core duty hours
• CONUS travel may be required (coordinated with the Government at least 10 calendar days prior)
• OCONUS travel may be required (e.g., EUCOM/PACOM AOR support; coordinated at least 20 calendar days prior, with Theater Business Clearances)
• Local travel within the National Capital Region may be required
• Trip and After‑Action Reports are required following each trip

Position is Contingent on Contract Award

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $100,000-300,000. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside an annual base compensation.