Chief Architect

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Solutions

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise IT, Information Technology (IT) Solutions, Systems Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own Your Opportunity

Take your career to new heights as a Chief Architect supporting one of the largest and most critical government organization in the country. At U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, managing, and optimizing cutting-edge enterprise IT systems that uphold the safety and security of our nation. This is your chance to lead transformative architecture initiatives that safeguard the future.

About USSTRATCOM

U.S. Strategic Command is central to guarding the nation’s security interests through leadership in strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and innovative enterprise IT solutions. We control essential systems supporting Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), and Global Strike initiatives, all while collaborating with other Combatant Commands, military branches, and defense agencies.

In this role, you will be integral to the Strategic Command Information Technology Lifecycle Support (SCITLS) initiative, building and maintaining IT and architecture solutions that are pivotal to mission success.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Chief Architect, you will lead the development and curation of enterprise architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods in alignment with Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) standards. As a key leader, you will define digital platform architecture frameworks, establish best practices, and ensure that operational systems are secure, efficient, and capable of delivering essential data and metrics for national mission success.

In this strategic role, you will:

• Develop and manage enterprise models through MBSE methods using OMG frameworks (UML, DoWAF 2.0/UPDM, SysML, UAF).
• Define, design, and oversee the implementation of digital platform architecture frameworks, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Lead system decomposition at various levels of abstraction (capability, operational, system, and functional), ensuring alignment across diverse mission areas.
• Develop advanced executable models (fUML preferred) and extend models across tools via APIs or existing frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across system domains, analyzing requirements and enhancing processes, systems, and capabilities.
• Establish and maintain architecture that enables data analytics and the collection of program performance metrics critical to mission continuity and decision-making.
• Ensure all architectures comply with IT security frameworks, integrating a robust automated configuration management approach.
• Exhibit professional customer service and maintain strong, cross-departmental collaboration.
• This is a high-profile opportunity to support the development of systems that influence national security strategies, and you will be instrumental in shaping technological solutions with global impact.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should bring the following:

• Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in systems architecture and modeling for federal programs, with 5+ years with Systems Modeling Language (SySML), DoWAF and 3 years’ experience with UAF.
• A minimum of five years’ experience within the last ten years, engineering complex IT systems
• Experience with tool automation and integration, technical auditing.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI eligibility is required.
• Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation, in addition to possession of an 8140.03 Advanced level certification.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in framework-based systems (3+ years with UML, UAF, or SysML), with experience using modeling tools – Cameo Enterprise Architect preferred.
• A complete understanding of operating within DoW and USSTRATCOM security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, the following will strengthen your application:

• 5+ years of experience delivering federal IT services such as cloud architecture, cybersecurity, or network systems.
• Architecture certifications, such as those recognized by the Object Management Group (OMG).
• Systems Engineering certifications, such as those provided by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
• Masters degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related field.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing architectural strategies for large, complex programs.
• In-depth technical knowledge and familiarity with military or defense IT environments.

Why Join Us?

By choosing this role, you will:

• Directly contribute to high-stakes national security initiatives.
• Engage with and influence advanced defense systems critical to U.S. operations.
• Work at Offutt AFB, a hub of innovation and strategic defense, where you can immerse yourself in a mission-driven federal community.
• Gain unique certification and leadership development opportunities at an organization committed to your professional growth.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to drive excellence and innovation. For highly qualified candidates, relocation assistance may be available.

Discover your opportunity to lead innovation at the crossroads of IT and national security. Apply today to join a team where your work matters.

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The likely salary range for this position is $175,950 - $238,050. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NE Offutt AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

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About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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