Junior Level Enterprise Architect

Peraton

$86K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant STEM field or 4 years of equivalent experience in Enterprise Architecture.
  • Experience with enterprise architecture tools and methodologies in government or industry.
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture development principles and frameworks.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and maintenance of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA).
  • Ensure architecture products align with organizational strategy and mission priorities.
  • Contribute to enterprise architecture efforts for mission modernization and transformation.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining architecture artifacts in accordance with DoDAF and IC PAG.
  • Communicate architecture views and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Perform architecture analysis to support government decision-making activities.
  • Assist with evaluating impacts of changes to systems and enterprise services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a mission-critical environment.
  • Hands-on experience with esteemed architecture frameworks like DoDAF and IC PAG.
  • Work within a collaborative, team-oriented workplace.
  • Gain exposure to large-scale intelligence and defense missions.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Enterprise Architect to support the development and evolution of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA). In this role, you will assist in creating, maintaining, and communicating enterprise architecture artifacts that align with mission objectives, strategic priorities, and operational concepts across the GEOINT enterprise.

The ideal candidate possesses foundational experience with architecture frameworks and tools, an understanding of enterprise-level technology environments, and an interest in supporting large-scale intelligence and defense missions.

Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture Development
  • Support the development, maintenance, and documentation of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA).
  • Ensure architecture products align with organizational strategy, mission priorities, and operational concepts (CONOPS).
  • Contribute to enterprise architecture efforts that support mission modernization and transformation initiatives.
Architecture Modeling and Documentation
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of architecture artifacts and models in accordance with:
    • Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
    • Intelligence Community Program Architecture Guidance (IC PAG)
  • Develop and communicate architecture views, diagrams, and supporting documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Utilize architecture tools and repositories to capture and maintain enterprise information.
Analysis and Decision Support
  • Perform architecture analysis to support government decision-making activities.
  • Provide data and analytical support to evaluate trade-offs between competing mission, operational, and technical requirements.
  • Assist with assessing impacts of proposed changes to systems, capabilities, and enterprise services.

Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related STEM field, or 4 additional years' of equivalent junior-level Enterprise Architect experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in government or industry environments utilizing enterprise architecture tools and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture development principles and frameworks.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
  • Familiarity with MBSE tools, processes, and modeling languages.
  • Exposure to intelligence community or Department of Defense enterprise architecture environments.
  • Experience supporting architecture efforts within large, complex technical organizations.
Preferred Skills
  • Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks including DoDAF and IC PAG.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment supporting mission-focused initiatives.
Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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