Job DetailsJob Location: Anywhere USA, VA 22314Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Professional ServicesCurrently, RG is looking to hire a Solutions Architect. The Solutions Architect is an exempt customer-facing business professional that provides a variety of services directly related to the customer’s overarching mission. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing an integrated architecture that addresses all aspects of the data pipeline—from legacy system extraction through data cleansing, analytics, and visualization. They will create a cohesive technical vision that encompasses data repositories, integration patterns, analytics frameworks, and user interfaces. They will also develop a scalable, secure architecture that meets DoD requirements while enabling advanced data science capabilities. The Solutions Architect will work closely with the Program Manager, Technical Lead, and Data Scientists to ensure the architecture enables all technical requirements.
Additionally, the Solutions Architect will be responsible for:
Designing the end-to-end technical architecture for data extraction, processing, analytics, and visualization
Creating data models and schemas for the unified maintenance data repository
Defining integration patterns for connecting disparate maintenance systems
Architecting secure data pipelines that meet DoD cybersecurity requirements
Designing the infrastructure for natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning components
Developing architectural approaches for data quality management and lineage tracking
Creating technical specifications and documentation for implementation teams
Reviewing code, models, and implementation approaches for architectural compliance
Conducting technical risk assessments and defining mitigation strategies
Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the architecture meets operational needs
Leading the development of the Data Architecture Design
Supporting the technical aspects of the decision support framework design
Ensuring all solution components comply with applicable security standards
Designing for scalability to support future expansion to additional weapon systems
Required Skills
The Solution Architect is an experienced technical leader who combines deep architectural expertise with practical knowledge of data science implementations. This individual provides architectural guidance and ensures technical cohesion across all solution components. QualificationsRequired Experience
To be successful in this role, all candidates must meet the below qualifications to be considered.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in technical architecture roles including experience designing data-intensive applications or analytics solutions
Demonstrated expertise in data architecture, data modeling, and integration patterns
Experience designing solutions that comply with government security requirements
Strong understanding of data science technologies and frameworks
Excellent diagramming and technical documentation skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience guiding technical teams through implementation of architectural designs
Proficiency with architecture modeling tools and methodologies
Ability to operate effectively in remote/hybrid team environments
Current NACI or ability to obtain
Bring the WOW Factor
In addition to our core requirements that are an absolute must for this role, we want to highlight some of the qualifications that we consider to “Bring the WOW Factor”. Below are some of those “WOW Factors” that we would love to have, but that are not considered hard requirements to do the job.
Master’s Degree
Experience with DoD or Navy systems and technical environments
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance systems and data structures
Cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Natural language processing and machine learning architecture expertise
Experience with big data technologies and frameworks
Architecture certifications (TOGAF, AWS, Azure, etc.)
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance
Background in designing predictive analytics or decision support systems
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices in government environments
Experience architecting solutions for legacy system modernization
Familiarity with data visualization and dashboard architectures
Physical Requirements & Disclaimer
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. EOE, including disability/vets