Principal Enterprise Architect - Division of Information Technology - R025431

Primary Location : DC-Washington

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Employee Status : Regular

Overtime Status : Exempt

Job Type : Standard

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Relocation Provided: : Yes

Compensation Grade Low: : FR PAY GRADE 28

Compensation Grade High: : FR PAY GRADE 28

Minimum Salary: : $144,500.00

Maximum Salary: : $276,400.00

Posting Date : Feb 2, 2026

Summary

Directs the process for and/or participates in defining, visualizing, and/or developing enterprise architecture, standards, patterns, models, and/or roadmaps. Aligns business and technology by linking the mission, strategy, and processes of the division and/or Board to its technology strategy. Collaborates with delivery teams to participate in solution design (at the large-scale cross-system level). Requires expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools required for the coordinated management of an architectural program. Directs multiple enterprise architectural projects by integrating dependent schedules and deliverables and related activities (e.g., benefits management, life cycle management, and program governance).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the process for and/or participates in creating an enterprise-level technology reference architecture which both visualizes and characterizes common services and other components and their behaviors which would be re-used throughout the enterprise.
• Defines what a system is, what the boundaries of the system are, how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. Requires expert knowledge of systems controls, system development lifecycle, system security, and systems design.
• Gathers and organizes qualitative and/or quantitative data and information through various methods (e.g., conducting interviews, surveys/ questionnaires, task analysis).  
• Independently creates and maintains architectural roadmaps and strategies for the Board. Plans, designs, and implements new network systems to meet business requirements.
• Independently collaborates with delivery teams to guide solution design (at the system level) and to ensure design patterns are being used appropriately and that the solution designs conform with direction of the enterprise architecture road map.
• Directs the process for and/or participates in documenting enterprise-level reference models for the Board. Documents and applies technical and administrative direction and surveillance to identify functional characteristics of a system, control any changes to such characteristics, record and report each change and its implementation status, and support audits of systems, reports, results, and/or components to verify compliance.
• Plans, designs, and implements new network systems to meet business requirements. Has expert knowledge of principles and techniques related to user behaviors, needs, and motivations. Expert skills in applying methods to understand the impact of design on an audience.
• Directs the process for and/or participates in the analysis and translation of enterprise architectural inquiries into technical requirements and directs and/or develops plans/strategies for resolution of issues and/or development of solutions using broad knowledge of the Board’s and division’s technology environment. Guides the resolution of and/or trouble-shoots enterprise architectural issues from their start through their resolution.
• Directs the process for and/or participates in the process for and/or participates in tool evaluation (e.g., proofs of concept, prototyping, etc.) and selection process. Thinks strategically and holistically about current and future requirements to plan for and implement new technology adoption, transformation, consolidation, and/or incremental improvements. Requires expert knowledge of technology options available in the market and skilled at assessing their viability for meeting Division and/or Board needs.  
• Directs the process for and/or participates in developing technical strategies that align with business strategy. Directs and/or designs, Develops, and implements solutions to improve technology efficiencies for enterprise architecture. Evaluates technology and business requirements to identify areas for enterprise architecture improvement.
• Directs and/or mentors more junior technical staff and governing bodies for enterprise-level tools, including defining architectural patterns and establishing common standards for all participants to meet and the thresholds for delineation from shared requirements. Requires expert knowledge of technology compliance and information security management.
• Directs the process for and/or participates in architectural and technology review boards, standards setting bodies, and other strategic workgroups representing enterprise architecture.
• Requires expert knowledge of key components of cloud computing (i.e., Software-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, and Platform-as-a-Service) and one or more cloud technology platforms (i.e., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure). Requires expert knowledge of cloud computing architectures (i.e., resource pooling, on-demand self-service, scalability, elasticity, security, and serverless computing). Directs the process for and/or participates in the evaluation of business requirements and determines which cloud tools and services are best fit for a specific purpose.
• Requires expert knowledge to connect disparate elements of various cloud and local resources into a single environment using integration platforms and tools (i.e., PaaS). Independently identifies and optimizes various cloud resources to increase efficiency and/or lower cost of solutions.
• May monitor end-to-end performance, adjust networks for particular applications, and add different services on demand.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have intermediate to expert knowledge in the following areas: cloud technology, IT program management, project management, system controls, system development lifecycle, system security, systems design, technical process improvement, technical support, technology assessment and strategy, technology compliance, architecture frameworks, change management, product management, and privacy risks.

Must be able to direct one or more of the following: enterprise strategy, strategic planning, business process improvement, privacy analysis and risk mitigation, implementing IT frameworks, and stakeholder management.

Remarks:
Strategic Vision & Leadership

• Leads the development and definition of enterprise architecture vision, guiding principles, and technology strategy that aligns with business objectives
• Proactively shapes the direction of future initiatives and creates implementation roadmaps based on business requirements and IT strategies
• Contributes to IT strategy development and acts as a visionary in identifying opportunities and driving technology innovation portfolios
• Champions the architecture process and communicates its value and outcomes across the organization
• Embraces an Agile mindset that prioritizes value delivery and incremental improvement

Problem Solving & Decision-Making

• Demonstrates excellent initiative and innovative thinking with the ability to analyze details while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Evaluates and advises on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and technology priorities in complex situations
• Exercises considerable judgment in addressing project issues and work with senior management to resolve the most complex problems
• Analyzes decisions for alignment with strategic direction and works cross-functionally to implement changes
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and evolving organizational landscapes

Complexity & Technical Breadth

• Applies advanced business and technical acumen across a broad and diverse range of fields to complete complex assignments
• Takes time to learn and deeply understand the complexity of the existing organizational environment, systems, and processes
• Provides direction for multiple large projects to ensure designs lead to expected business outcomes
• Leads integration activity across multiple business and technical domains with strong working knowledge of broad industry segments
• Provides guidance to domain architects and project leadership on efforts critical to IT and business partner missions

Communications & Influence

• Effectively builds relationships and fosters collaboration across all organizational levels
• Forms strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and invests in understanding their needs and perspectives
• Establishes strong partnerships with customers, service providers, vendor partners, technical peers, and senior management
• Influences, motivates, and guides others to meet objectives across the division
• Expresses ideas clearly in both verbal and written formats, exercising tact to ensure cooperation between clients and staff
   

U.S. citizenship required.  Position is located in Washington DC, and on-site presence is required.