Solution Architect Lead

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Solution Architect Lead to perform maintenance, remediations, and updates to mission critical applications used to support the DCSA background investigation processes.  Provide architecture, development and cyber security support for the High Value Assets (HVAs) that make up the background investigation system.​  This position will be located in the DMV area and will be a hybrid position with a need for occasional on-site support.

Designs and develops system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops systems and system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development. Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer.

• Interfaces with the user(s) and all other stakeholders in order to determine their needs.
• Generates the highest level of system requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule.
• Performs cost-benefit analyses to determine whether requirements are best met by manual, software, or hardware functions; making maximum use of commercial off-the-shelf or already developed components.
• Designs and develops solutions to applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
• Develops partitioning algorithms (and other processes) to allocate all present and foreseeable requirements into discrete partitions such that a minimum of communications is needed among partitions, and between the user and the system.

In this role you will support the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA), Background Information Systems (BIS), Case Processing and other background investigation systems.  The successful candidate will support requirements elicitation, analysis, development, testing, and application level operational support for mission critical applications providing background investigation processing.  The position serves as a team lead of the architecture team working both operational and maintenance (O&M) and enhancement initiatives associated with application-level development and operations support.  The position requires interaction and coordination touchpoints related to infrastructure, networking, security, and other support entities.  ServiceNow is the primary workflow management tool used within the environment.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Manage a team of enterprise and technical architects
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing background investigation support systems and processes at DCSA and other federal agencies
• Interaction with all levels of customers and stakeholders to understand user requirements and program needs
• Design and propose scalable and efficient solution architectures
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards
• Develop solution architectures that address identified requirements and align with federal regulations
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure the successful implementation of proposed solutions
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions
• Provide expertise in federal contract and grants management throughout the project lifecycle
• Use Atlassian tools including JIRA for requirements tracking
• Design solutions that efficiently and effectively meet customer’s requirements
• Interaction and support with other development team personnel
• Anticipates customers and project needs and proactively identifies potential solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 15+ years (or commensurate experience) on large scale application design and development
• 5+ years’ experience working with customers on defining requirements
• Expert proficiency working with customers to define requirements
• Strong ability to design solutions across multiple systems or sub-systems
• Demonstrated experience interacting with software application program development and management personnel.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with infrastructure support and management personnel in both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Proficient in O365 components to include Word, Excel, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Clearance Required:  US Citizenship and ability to hold a TS Security Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance of Top-Secret level or higher
• Familiarity with Confluence and Jira
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow
• Experience with meeting hosting via MS Teams

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
  • Camera must be on
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years)
    • Verification of your highest level of education
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.