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TekSynap lists this Enterprise Architect w/Top Secret Clearance opportunity in quantico, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Enterprise Architect drives alignment between NCIS IT capabilities and DoD/DoN Enterprise Architecture (EA) standards. The Enterprise Architect ensures technology modernization, application rationalization, and cloud-readiness initiatives are coordinated across NCIS’s IT portfolio.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, systems design, or IT strategic planning. 3+ years supporting federal or DoD enterprise architecture initiatives.
In-depth understanding of enterprise architecture principles, application rationalization, data integration, and system interoperability.
Familiar with DoD EA policies, DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework views, and system modernization strategies.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
Certifications
Certifications such as TOGAF, DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework, or FEAF Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework training strongly preferred.
ITIL Foundation or PMP is a plus.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Master’s preferred
Clearance
Active Top Secret
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain the NCIS Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
Align application modernization with DoD/DON architecture standards (e.g., DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework).
Collaborate with data governance and cybersecurity teams on enterprise integration.
Assess emerging technologies for NCIS mission applicability.
Lead efforts to eliminate redundant tools and drive system consolidation.
Support IT Portfolio Management and strategic IT investment planning.
Ensure alignment of technical solutions with NCIS and ITD objectives.
COMPETENCIES
Enterprise Architecture Design
IT Modernization & Integration
Strategic Planning
Data Governance & System Interoperability
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Quantico, VA (NCIS Headquarters)
Type of environment: Office
Noise level: Medium
Work schedule: On-site (Full-Time) - the Program Manager is expected to interface directly with Government leadership and oversee daily operations across NCIS ITD functional areas, most of which are headquartered at Quantico.
Amount of Travel: Up to 10% annually. While primarily based at NCIS HQ in Quantico, occasional travel is necessary for program oversight across NCIS’s distributed operations.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Worksite address
quantico, VA, 22134, US
Who can apply
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