Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive system design initiatives, encompassing specifications for systems, data, processes, and interfaces.

• Convert requirements into architectural frameworks that comply with VA enterprise standards.

• Direct cloud development initiatives and provide technical guidance on cloud-related projects.

• Implement SAFe methodologies throughout design, planning, and execution phases.

• Offer architecture and release planning support in collaboration with VA Product Managers.

• Manage and update architecture documentation within VA-approved repositories.

• Assist in strategic planning, risk management, schedule creation, and change/configuration management.

• Facilitate requirements gathering and ensure traceability.

• Lead activities related to release planning and security architecture reviews.

• Engage in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.

• Collaborate with VA stakeholders to realign priorities and modify delivery timelines.

• Draft and maintain technical documents and deliverables.

• Support product management tasks, feature prioritization, backlog refinement, and stakeholder engagement.

• Align project activities with long-term product objectives and VA mission requirements.

• Oversee change and configuration management activities in accordance with VA policies and governance processes.

• Assist in schedule planning and progress monitoring.

• Maintain and refresh Jira boards and dashboards, reporting on tasks and metrics.

• Act as the primary coordination point with the VA Product Manager.

• Prepare written documentation, presentations, and deliverables that clearly convey complex technical and programmatic information.

• Investigate specialized topics and propose solutions to government clients.

• Organize executive-level virtual meetings, including agendas, minutes, outcomes, and action items.

• Collaborate with the integrated PMO Support Team to share products, best practices, and relevant information.

• Execute additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5–10 years of pertinent experience.

• Experience in IT project management with a focus on solution architecture.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or VA cloud environments.

• Strong background in implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.

• Experience with enterprise architecture tools and repositories.

• In-depth understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and release planning.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and interface directly with senior government stakeholders.

• Knowledge of Jira and Confluence is preferred.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to engage stakeholders.

• Ability to self-manage, balance workload, complete tasks punctually, proactively seek assignments, and suggest improvements.

• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient in effective communication in English, including speaking and listening.

• Capability to work efficiently in a fully remote setting.

• Willingness to engage in virtual meetings throughout most of the workday and respond to MS Teams and MS Outlook messages promptly.

• Availability to work during Eastern time zone standard business hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.

• Must be able to meet security clearance and onboarding requirements.

• Willingness to travel at personal expense to the nearest government facility for fingerprinting, PIV badge application and pickup, and government equipment pickup.

• SAFe certification, such as SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist, is required.

• PMP certification is mandatory.

• Experience in a federal contracting or governmental role is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid leave.

• Employer-sponsored group medical insurance options.

• Dental insurance options.

• Vision insurance options.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D coverage.

• Legal services.

• Identity theft insurance.

• Accident insurance.

• Flexible spending account options with pre-tax savings.

• Health savings account options with pre-tax savings.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution match, immediately vested.

• Opportunities for professional courses.

• Certification programs.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.