Lead Senior Enterprise Architect - PAE Fires IT Support Services

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Mission Objectives – The OCIO requires comprehensive support for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to enhance the digital modernization of weapon systems for PAE Fires. The Lead Senior Enterprise Architect drives the digital transformation strategy, defines architecture standards, and leads the adoption of advanced digital technologies, automation, and MBSE methodologies across the enterprise.

• Serve as the organization's technology visionary; understand the PAE Fires acquisition mission deeply enough to anticipate where digital solutions can eliminate bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, and accelerate weapon system delivery.
• Translate complex MBSE concepts into actionable implementation plans that non-technical stakeholders (Program Managers, CPE leadership) can understand, support, and fund.
• Design and maintain a coherent enterprise architecture that integrates data, applications, infrastructure, and security into a unified technology strategy, preventing the fragmentation that comes from team-by-team decision-making.
• Lead the practical adoption of Intelligent Automation (IA), Hyperautomation, and RPA; identify high-value automation candidates, build proof-of-concept implementations, and scale successes across the enterprise.
• Leverage MBSE tools (Magic Draw, Teamwork Cloud, Syndeia, DOORS, Windchill) hands-on, not just at a theoretical level, to model system architectures, trace requirements, and validate designs throughout the weapon system lifecycle.
• Evaluate emerging technologies objectively; cut through vendor hype to recommend solutions that genuinely fit the PAE environment, budget constraints, and security requirements.
• Ensure architectural decisions made today do not create technical debt tomorrow; champion scalable, standards-based designs that accommodate growth and evolving mission requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Network, Systems, Development, and Cybersecurity leads to ensure their tactical decisions align with the strategic architecture; resolve technical disagreements through data-driven analysis.
• Present architecture briefings, white papers, and technology assessments to Government leadership with clarity and confidence; influence investment decisions through well-reasoned technical arguments.

• Enterprise architecture development and implementation in DoD IT environments.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, Magic Draw, Cameo, DOORS).
• Digital transformation initiatives including automation, cloud, and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of Army acquisition lifecycle, logistics, and weapon systems IT environments.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications:
  
  TOGAF 9 Certified or equivalent enterprise architecture certification; IAT III per DoDM 8140.03 (e.g., CISSP).
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  10+ years in enterprise architecture or systems engineering, with at least 5 years in DoD environments.

Optional/Value-Added

Experience:

• Prior experience with PAE Fires, PEO Missiles and Space, or Army acquisition programs.
• Experience with Army Vantage, Power Platform, or Army 365 enterprise tools.
• Familiarity with Broadcom VCF Suite, Red Hat Open Shift, and hybrid cloud architectures.

Optional/Value-Added Additional Credentials:

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
• Certifications/Training: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP); AWS Solutions Architect;
  Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience:
  
  15+ years; prior experience as a Chief Architect or Deputy CTO in DoD programs.

Duty

Location:

Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama 35898

Work Arrangement:
On-site (embedded within the OCIO); situational telework may be authorized on a case-by-case basis with COR/KO approval.

Travel Requirements: CONUS travel may be required.

Minimum Security

Clearance Required:

SECRET (TS/SCI may be required for SAP access).

Full‑Time/Part‑Time: unspecified

This position is currently accepting applications.