ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced
Senior Enterprise Architect to guide the development and evolution of the
GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA). In this leadership role, you will help shape enterprise-wide architecture strategy, mentor mid- and junior-level architects, and ensure architecture artifacts and implementation approaches align with mission objectives and government frameworks.
You will play a critical role in aligning enterprise architecture with organizational strategy while supporting informed decision-making across competing technical and operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities- Assist the Government in guiding architects in the development, maintenance, and documentation of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA), ensuring alignment with NGA strategy and CONOPS.
- Lead and guide architecture analysis to provide data that supports trade-off decisions between competing mission and technology demands.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid-level and junior Enterprise Architects, guiding the development of proposed architecture design changes based on requirements analysis and emerging technologies.
- Ensure enterprise architecture artifacts and approaches comply with DoDAF and IC Program Architecture Guidance (PAG) standards.
Why Join Us- Lead and influence architecture strategy supporting mission-critical GEOINT capabilities.
- Collaborate with senior technical leaders shaping enterprise-level technology decisions.
- Mentor the next generation of architects while working with modern architecture frameworks and emerging technologies.
Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA
QualificationsPeraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- 12+ years of experience in government or industry in one or more of the following areas:
- Enterprise Architecture
- Solutions Architecture
- Data Architecture
- DoDAF
- IC Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)
- Must be willing to upgrade clearance to TS/SCI and sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- Contract requires TS/SCI with poly
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in a STEM-related field.
- Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
- Federated Enterprise Architecture Certification, such as:
- Certified Enterprise Architect - National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace: Enterprise Architecture Certification
Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. 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 individual's 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.
