Solutions Architect - DOJ

Chainalysis

$125K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DOJ experience with knowledge of law enforcement operational constraints
  • Proficient in Python and SQL
  • Exceptional communication skills for technical diplomacy with DOJ stakeholders
  • Self-starter with project management from start to finish
  • Based in the D.C. Metro area with willingness to travel frequently
  • Experience with Generative AI technologies
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance preferred, TS/SCI advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical discussions and design to align with DOJ missions
  • Proactively develop and demonstrate custom solutions with minimal supervision
  • Translate operational needs between sensitive DOJ environments and engineering teams
  • Provide on-site technical support and use-case demonstrations nationally
  • Guide on technical challenges from architecture to code implementation
  • Engage consistently with customer systems to maintain access and readiness
  • Partner with sales teams to identify business opportunities within the DOJ.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with autonomy in technical decision-making
  • Opportunities to influence product direction and engineering roadmaps
  • High-impact role supporting mission-critical law enforcement objectives
  • Potential for continuous professional development and skill advancement
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies including blockchain and AI.
Full Job Description
As a Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to our Department of Justice (DOJ) sales teams. You will bridge the gap between complex blockchain data and mission-critical objectives, building custom solutions that support the deployment and integration of our projects within the Department of Justice, which could include classified environments.

In this role, you'll:
  • Drive the Technical Win: Lead customer-facing technical discussions and architectural design to align Chainalysis capabilities with specific DOJ missions.
  • Operate with High Autonomy: Proactively identify, develop, and demonstrate custom solutions and integrations with minimal supervision, frequently acting as the primary technical representative on-site.
  • Bridge Environments: Effectively collaborate across different security domains, translating operational needs from DOJ sensitive environments to our uncleared engineering teams. You will help influence product roadmaps.
  • Enable the Mission: Provide on-site enablement, technical integration support, and use-case demonstrations within customer facilities around the country, including the greater DC metropolitan area.
  • Architect Complex Systems: Provide guidance on technical challenges ranging from high-level architecture to specific code implementation (Python/SQL).
  • Maintain Operational Access: Ensure consistent engagement with customer sensitive systems/locations to maintain active access and operational readiness.
  • Build Partnerships: Partner with Sales and Account teams to identify new business opportunities and expand our footprint within the DOJ and beyond.


We're looking for candidates who have:
  • DOJ Experience: Proven experience working within the Department of Justice, with a firm understanding of the unique operational constraints of Law Enforcement sensitive work.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency and hands-on experience with Python, SQL is highly desired.
  • Exceptional Communication: A mastery of "technical diplomacy"-the ability to listen actively, negotiate complex requirements, and convey technical concepts with empathy and integrity to DOJ stakeholders.
  • Independence: A self-starter mindset with the ability to conduct client visits, perform deep-dive technical discovery, and manage projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision.
  • Geographic Availability: Should be based in the D.C. Metro area and comfortable with frequent on-site visits around the country; frequent travel.
  • Generative AI: Experience with Generative AI such as leveraging LLMs, using retrieval augmented generation (RAG), API calls to LLMs/Gen AI providers, and structured AI prompting.
  • Active Security Clearance: Not required, though a current U.S. Government Secret clearance is desired; TS/SCI would be very helpful. Polygraph not required.


Nice to have:
  • Crypto Expertise: Understanding of cryptocurrency ecosystems (mining, DeFi, smart contracts, tracing).
  • Certifications: Specialized technical, finance, or security certifications such as AWS, Linux, Kubernetes, CAMS, CCAS, CGSS, or CFE.
  • Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant government oversight policies, procedures, and security requirements.
  • Open Source: Experience with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
  • Development: Full-stack development experience or a background in data science.

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