End-to-End Solution Architect- REMOTE- DC Metro Area

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

USA DC Washington

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Serve as the architectural leader for a large-scale federal civilian system modernization effort, guiding the development, maintenance, and implementation of a future-state solution architecture and roadmap to meet mission and operational objectives.
• Coordinate with customers, stakeholders, program functions, and technical teams to understand needs and capability gaps, then develop associated architectural vision and solution strategies.
• Design and own end-to-end solution architecture that is secure, robust, flexible, and efficient, defining system boundaries, interfaces, dependencies, and data flows.
• Develop and maintain a target architecture and technology roadmap aligned with evolving customer requirements and operational needs.
• Integrate system architecture considerations across the entire system lifecycle, including sustainment, operations and maintenance (O&M) cost optimization, and lifecycle cost estimation.
• Lead structured analysis of alternatives and trade studies to resolve architectural disputes among diverse stakeholder groups using formal decision frameworks.
• Define concept of operations, procedures, and tools required to enable delivery of products and services, incorporating human factors, human-system integration, and organizational change into implementation planning.
• Govern architecture compliance across projects and change management processes by establishing and maintaining an architecture governance framework, including review processes and standards.
• Provide architectural review of engineering deliverables and packages to ensure alignment with defined frameworks, guidance, and best practices.
• Create, maintain, and present authoritative architecture deliverables to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams, to foster shared understanding and secure buy-in.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation and briefing materials to support engineering, operations, and program planning efforts, ensuring all artifacts are accurate, current, and accessible.
• Collaborate directly with PMO and Program Leadership to integrate architecture into budget planning, contract strategy, and vendor management approaches.
• Conduct prototype or pilot efforts to validate solution approaches before enterprise-scale rollout.
• Mentor engineering teams on architectural patterns, emerging technologies, and solution engineering best practices.
• Apply knowledge of federal government IT requirements, including cybersecurity risk management processes and controls, to architecture design and implementation.
• Demonstrate strong engineering background with expertise in at least three of the following: software design and development, software delivery and operations, system engineering, cybersecurity engineering and assurance, infrastructure services and operations, cloud infrastructure and services.
• Support system verification activities and ensure architectural practices are aligned with formal enterprise and system engineering methodologies.
• Lead the development of common technical architecture documentation artifacts and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

🎯 Requirements

• Active Secret clearance or higher
• 12+ years of professional experience with five or more years of architecture experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field (four years of professional experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree)
• Strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated success in facilitating solution architecture design and planning
• Experience partnering directly with PMO/Program Leadership to integrate architecture into budget planning, contract strategy, and vendor management
• Strong engineering background with expertise in at least three of: software design and development, software delivery and operations, system engineering, cybersecurity engineering and assurance, infrastructure services and operations, cloud infrastructure and services

🏖️ Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own priorities at work and at home
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty)
• AI-powered career tool identifying learning opportunities and career steps
• Internal mobility team focused on supporting career goals
• Competitive salary range of $187,000 - $253,000
• Hybrid work model with location based in DC Metro Area
• Military-friendly workplace culture
• Travel required less than 10%

Skills & Technologies

Azure

Senior

Hybrid

$187k-253k

Degree Required

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About General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

General Dynamics Information Technology delivers enterprise-scale IT, cloud, cyber, and professional services to U.S. defense, intelligence, health, and civilian agencies. The company designs, integrates, and secures mission-critical systems, from cloud migration and AI analytics to C4ISR networks and health IT platforms. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it leverages 25,000+ employees across the U.S. to modernize legacy infrastructure, defend against cyber threats, and support data-driven decision-making for national security and public service missions.

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