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Enterprise Architect

Govcio

Washington, DC · Posted October 13, 2026

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About the job

GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Enterprise Architect. This position will be located in Washington D.C. and will be hybrid position.

Responsibilities

Designs enterprise architecture (EA) to enable strategic or tactical transformations through informed decision-making at any level of an enterprise to support governance, future growth, adaptability, optimization, innovation, and modernization initiatives such as cloud or digital solutions.

Applies advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems.

Works without considerable direction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, system integration, platform operations, or cybersecurity or RMF-aligned environments

Experience designing enterprise-level architectures, models, blueprints, and technical roadmaps

Experience analyzing current-state architectures, performing trade-off analyses, and defining target architectures for complex organizations

Experience with enterprise IT environments, including governance, compliance, NIST, RMF, and FISMA requirements

Experience with enterprise-scale data integration, interface patterns, and system interoperability such as API or event-driven integration

Experience developing or maintaining MBSE or DoDAF architecture views including AVs, CVs, OVs, SVs, PVs, and StdVs

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across governance, cybersecurity, engineering, and portfolio domains

Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with enterprise analytics platforms such as Databricks, Tableau, Qlik, Foundry, Palantir, Jupiter, or WDP

Experience with cloud architecture, AWS, Nutanix (NC2), and GovCloud-aligned infrastructure design

Knowledge of portfolio management, governance operations, IM or IT requirements management, and risk reduction methodologies

Master's degree in a technical or business discipline such as IT, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration

Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) or DoD or industry EA Certification

DoD 8140 or Cyber Workforce Framework-aligned cybersecurity Certifications such as CASP+, Security+, or SSCP Certification

Personnel shall possess strong communication skills, ability to work with business and IT stakeholders, and knowledge of OMB and Treasury EA guidance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Designs enterprise architecture (EA) to enable strategic or tactical transformations through informed decision-making at any level of an enterprise to support governance, future growth, adaptability, optimization, innovation, and modernization initiatives such as cloud or digital solutions.

Applies advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems.

Works without considerable direction.

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, system integration, platform operations, or cybersecurity or RMF-aligned environments

Experience designing enterprise-level architectures, models, blueprints, and technical roadmaps

Experience analyzing current-state architectures, performing trade-off analyses, and defining target architectures for complex organizations

Experience with enterprise IT environments, including governance, compliance, NIST, RMF, and FISMA requirements

Experience with enterprise-scale data integration, interface patterns, and system interoperability such as API or event-driven integration

Experience developing or maintaining MBSE or DoDAF architecture views including AVs, CVs, OVs, SVs, PVs, and StdVs

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across governance, cybersecurity, engineering, and portfolio domains

Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with enterprise analytics platforms such as Databricks, Tableau, Qlik, Foundry, Palantir, Jupiter, or WDP

Experience with cloud architecture, AWS, Nutanix (NC2), and GovCloud-aligned infrastructure design

Knowledge of portfolio management, governance operations, IM or IT requirements management, and risk reduction methodologies

Master's degree in a technical or business discipline such as IT, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration

Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) or DoD or industry EA Certification

DoD 8140 or Cyber Workforce Framework-aligned cybersecurity Certifications such as CASP+, Security+, or SSCP Certification

Personnel shall possess strong communication skills, ability to work with business and IT stakeholders, and knowledge of OMB and Treasury EA guidance.