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Analytic Services Inc

Senior Systems Architect

LocationVA - Chantilly Stonegate, Springfield, VA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Department004015 - Geospatial Engineering & Analysis
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to support the development, maintenance, and evolution of enterprise and solution architectures across the GEOINT enterprise, including the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) and Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG). You will guide architecture development efforts supporting applications, APIs, data services, and infrastructure services while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission requirements. You will support Government stakeholders in evaluating architecture options, conducting trade-off analyses, and aligning technical solutions with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid- and junior-level architects while ensuring compliance with DoDAF and IC architecture guidance.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Support and guide Mid- and Junior-level Systems Architects in enterprise and solution architecture development activities.
• Assist in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Ensure architecture artifacts are traceable to enterprise requirements and mission objectives.
• Analyze user requirements, system capabilities, and workflow processes to improve system design and efficiency.
• Support evaluation and modernization of existing systems and architecture solutions.
• Develop and refine solution architecture designs across applications, APIs, data services, and infrastructure services.
• Recommend architecture improvements based on requirements analysis and emerging technologies.
• Support compliance with DoDAF and IC Program Architecture Guidance (PAG) standards.
• Participate in enterprise architecture trade studies and technical assessments.
• Support alignment of architecture solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Assist Government stakeholders with architecture decision-making and technical planning.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture documentation and governance processes.
• Support integration of architecture across multiple programs and mission domains.
• Collaborate with engineering, integration, and systems teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Mentor junior architecture staff and support knowledge sharing across teams.
Required Qualifications
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Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• 12+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, DoDAF, or IC Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience.
• Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program or project experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise or solution architecture development in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and principles.
• Experience supporting cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architectures.
• Experience participating in architecture analysis, design, or governance activities.
• Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in a STEM-related field.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
• Certified Enterprise Architect credential (e.g., National Defense University Enterprise Architecture Certification).
• Experience applying DoDAF and IC Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).
• Experience supporting GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA) initiatives.
• Experience conducting architecture trade-off analysis and decision support.
• Exposure to enterprise modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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