Lead System Architect (Dod)

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

The Lead System Architect/Engineer for this large and complex identity and credential management system will be responsible for leading the definition and description of system architecture and associated diagrams and specifications and the coordination of that architecture through the test, quality assurance and production phases.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the planning, transition, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of an enterprise identity and credentialing system, coordinating with technical leads and support teams to ensure the inclusion of necessary milestones, and managing a diverse team of geographically distributed support staff, including subcontractors. The Lead System Architect/Engineer will develop and maintain primary senior customer relationships at multiple levels of the organization, meet with the customer to review plans, progress, deliverables, etc., and ensure alignment with contractual responsibilities. The Lead System Architect/Engineer will focus the efforts of the technical and engineering staff and will lead the creation of the full range of system architecture documents and the coordination of those documents and specifications through the the life cycle of milestones, reviews, and board approvals. The Lead System Architect/Engineer will ensure the architecture is sufficiently detailed to support the development of deployment plans, bill of materials, and other associated program functions.

What You Will Need:

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET federal security clearance; or higher

• Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts degree

• NINE (9) or more years of relevant experience

• At least FIVE (5) years of experience delivering technology programs in the Department of Defense, mastery of methods and/or tools to control cost, schedule, and performance

• At least THREE (3) years experience with identity management and credentialing systems delivered to federal clients.

• Knowledge of Defense system delivery life cycle and related acquisition frameworks.

• Strong team management and communications skills

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance

• 5 years or more of supporting the delivery of an identity management system at a major federal agency.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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