Expert Systems and Enterprise Architect - Richmond, United States - Tulk LLC

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Systems Architect - International Systems - Allied System for Geospatial-intelligence Architecture and Engineering (AUS / CAN / UK)

TULK
is a leading boutique consulting firm providing technology and management consulting services to the US Federal Government.

Our expert team assists Defense and National Security clients in acquiring, designing, managing, and developing advanced technology systems and business practices to advance their missions.

We offer tailored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, long and short-term disability, flexible work schedules, cash bonuses, access to technology, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and more.

We are looking for applicants with a broad range of skills and interests to join our team. At


TULK, we carefully match our employees with assignments that best fit their unique skill sets and career goals. If you're interested in the position below, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with


TULK.

Join our team as an Expert Level Enterprise and Solutions Architecture Engineer and be at the forefront of shaping innovative solutions for complex challenges in the defense and intelligence community.

Your role will be crucial in the planning, designing, and development of strategic enterprise architectures and solutions that align with the NGA's mission and vision.

Responsibilities:
Enterprise Architecture Support
Be a thought leader for architecture development
Coordinate international subject matter experts to develop and maintain as is and to-be systems architectures
Chair international technology exchange meetings, tracking actions and managing follow-up

Develop and update comprehensive digital models and representations of enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with requirements and providing roadmaps for optimized cost, schedule, and performance balance.

Lead the ongoing development, maintenance, and documentation of GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA) and ASG Architecture, harnessing your expertise to ensure continuous improvement.

Craft and maintain both As-Is and To-Be Architectures for NGA, NSG, ASG, USG, commercial, and foreign partners, aligned with NGA GEOINT CONOPs 2022, and incorporating Business, Data, Network, Security, and Solutions-level sub-architectures.

Drive the optimization of cloud architectures, in accordance with strategic directives.

Implement architecture tools for data analysis and decision-making, fostering architectural data-driven insights and enabling stakeholders to make informed investment decisions.

Create impactful architecture artifacts that adhere to industry standards, ensuring their relevance across various stakeholders.
Assess architectural components for compliance and propose enhancements, ultimately ensuring architecture alignment with regulatory requirements.
Solutions-level Architecture Support
Design solutions-level architecture models that balance program requirements, cost, schedule, and performance across the enterprise.
Leverage architecture insights to provide recommendations for program investments and engineering, enhancing solution-level architecture.
Build and establish solutions-level architectures aligned with NSG and ASG enterprise architecture, promoting consistency and efficiency.
Analyze and streamline capabilities across the enterprise, enhancing functionality and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate closely with program offices to ensure the architecture supports the timely delivery of capabilities.
Provide expertise and recommendations on data architecture and services, contributing to the enhancement of NGA, NSG, and ASG operations.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Expert-Level Enterprise and Solutions Architecture Engineering experience.

18+ Years of demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Intelligence Community's (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).

Effective communication skills, facilitating collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and leaders.
Superior oral and written communication through models, powerpoint presentations and written documentation.

Clearance Requirement:
Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) Security Clearance

Travel:
This position could require international travel 2x per year for 3-7 days.
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