Who we are:
Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to advance their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that government will face tomorrow.
We are proud to employ and support military veterans who bring mission-first mindset, technical expertise, and leadership qualities that strengthen our work. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Business Architect / Acquisition SME serves as the program's functional authority on federal acquisition processes and contract writing, translating business requirements into application designs, workflow configurations, and process models that define how the contract writing system will operate. This role bridges business process expertise and technical implementation, ensuring the modernized acquisition platform reflects best practices, statutory compliance, and the operational realities of contracting activities at scale.
The Business Architect works directly with stakeholders to document as-is processes, design to-be workflows, and configure clause libraries, contract templates, and approval routing logic within the environment. Delivery of a fully FAR/DFAR-compliant contract writing solution to 6,000+ users depend heavily on the quality and accuracy of the business architecture this role establishes.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of federal acquisition experience, including direct experience as a 1102 Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative, or senior acquisition advisor in a cabinet-level agency.
- Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS compliance, contract writing requirements, clause selection, and source selection processes.
- Demonstrated experience translating acquisition business requirements into functional specifications for contract management or acquisition automation systems.
- Experience supporting or leading enterprise contract management system implementations at large federal agencies.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end federal acquisition lifecycle from requirements development through contract closeout.
- Familiarity with federal clause libraries, standard forms (SF-26, SF-33, SF-1449), and automated clause determination logic.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, or related field required.
- FAC-C certification (Level II or III) or DAWIA contracting certification strongly preferred.
Qualifications:
- Experience with Appian.
Why Tria?
What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it’s our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team’s shared success.
As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of federal acquisition experience, including direct experience as a 1102 Contracting Officer, COR, or senior acquisition advisor in a cabinet-level agency
- Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS compliance, contract writing requirements, clause selection, and source selection processes
- Demonstrated experience translating acquisition business requirements into functional specifications for contract management or acquisition automation systems
- Experience supporting or leading enterprise contract management system implementations at large federal agencies
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end federal acquisition lifecycle from requirements development through contract closeout
- Familiarity with federal clause libraries, standard forms (SF-26, SF-33, SF-1449), and automated clause determination logic
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, or related field
- FAC-C certification (Level II or III) or DAWIA contracting certification
- Prior VA acquisition experience, including familiarity with VAAR and VA-specific contracting practices
- Experience with Appian, ServiceNow, or comparable low-code platforms in an acquisition workflow context
- Prior involvement in VA eCMS, eCAMS, or contract writing system modernization efforts
- Experience designing requirements management workflows, source selection evaluation processes, or vendor management capabilities in automated systems
- Familiarity with the VA's Category Management strategy and its implications for acquisition system design
Tria Federal Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tria Federal and has not been reviewed or approved by Tria Federal.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with an employer match and immediate vesting, characterized as generous and automatic. The retirement plan is repeatedly described as a standout element within the overall offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage are provided, with materials describing minimal out-of-pocket costs. Health insurance is often characterized as good overall, particularly for individual coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous with accrual that increases with tenure and includes 12 paid holidays, alongside paid parental leave. These components indicate a broad time-off offering.
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What We Do
Tria Federal (Tria) delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to help them complete their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, our technology innovation group Tria Labs is pushing the boundaries of what is possible through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that will face government tomorrow.
