GovCIO is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in cloud engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Technology (OIT). In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior OIT partners, architects, business stakeholders, and functional consultants to develop cutting-edge strategies for optimizing IT investments and solutions, with a strong focus on secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architecture. This position is fully remote, located in the United States.
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of the VA IT architecture, business operations, and ongoing modernization initiatives.
Cultivate trusted advisory relationships with Product Line Technical leaders, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
Design and refine technology roadmaps and strategies that align with broader organizational objectives.
Advocate for, and support, the Intake process for new initiatives and change requests, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Analyze and interpret technology directives, policies, and memos from senior leadership, providing actionable recommendations for implementation.
Present and defend technical perspectives with clarity, diplomacy, and confidence in both individual and team discussions.
Continuously document and report on value delivery across IT initiatives to demonstrate impact and drive informed decision-making.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree.
15+ years of experience in technical management within complex IT organizations, spanning small-scale projects to enterprise-level initiatives.
Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.
10+ years of demonstrated experience in technical leadership, systems architecture, and solutions architecture.
Advanced critical thinking and systems analysis abilities, supporting strategic decision-making.
Strong time management skills, with the ability to navigate dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Expertise in DevSecOps culture, methodologies, metrics, and tools, driving secure and efficient development processes.
Proficiency in Visio, PowerPoint, and other visualization tools, enabling effective communication of complex concepts.
Extensive experience in enterprise technology design and future-state architecture development.
Ability to conduct in-depth research and analysis of current-state architectures, supporting feature-benefit evaluations.
Proven track record of translating strategic recommendations into actionable implementation plans.
Strong familiarity with Microsoft and collaborative tools, including Teams, SharePoint, and Jira, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Experience leading or supporting initiatives within the Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and/or Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Advanced Jira expertise, optimizing workflow management and collaboration.
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.
Company Overview
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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