Chief Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description & Requirements We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Chief Architect to lead the architectural vision and strategy for our organization. As a Chief Architect, you will be responsible for designing and driving the implementation of the overall architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology standards. Your role will involve collaborating with stakeholders, overseeing architectural initiatives, and providing technical leadership to drive innovation and enable scalable and future-proof solutions. This position offers a flexible hybrid/telecommute schedule. The onsite and telecommute arrangement is determined by the site team and may change based on government or operational needs. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance and be able to report onsite as required by the government customer. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS215, T5, Band 8 Responsibilities: Develop and communicate the organization's architectural vision, strategy, and principles to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.
Lead the design and implementation of the overall architecture framework, including enterprise, solution, and technical architectures, to guide the development of systems, applications, and infrastructure.
Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to understand and translate business needs and requirements into architectural solutions.
Define and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and patterns, ensuring consistency, reusability, and scalability across projects and initiatives.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and promoting the use of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Conduct technology evaluations and assessments to identify opportunities for innovation, improvement, and the adoption of new technologies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain an architecture roadmap, prioritizing initiatives and investments to achieve business objectives and strategic goals.
Evaluate and mitigate architectural risks and challenges, making recommendations for risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of technology vendors and solution providers, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business requirements.
Mentor and coach architects and other technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and technical excellence. Position Requirements: An active Secret Security Clearance is required.
Bachelor's degree: additional experience would be considered in lieu of degree.
At least 15 years of experience in the related field.
Must be able to report to the on-site location in Annapolis Junction, MD as needed.
Strong knowledge of architectural frameworks, methodologies, and best practices, such as TOGAF, Zachman, and Microservices architecture. Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices, fostering a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous delivery.
Proven experience as a Chief Architect or in a similar senior-level architectural role, with a track record of designing and implementing enterprise-level architectures.
Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations. Minimum Requirements TCS215, T5, Band 8 EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position $ 140,000.00 Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position $ 180,000.00

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