Lead Application Architect / DTAM / (Hybrid) [Contingent]

Title: Lead Application Architect

Location: Remote / Hybrid (On site-visits to the DMV location as required by contract)

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. Employees are eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position: iWorks is supporting the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) initiative, a mission-focused effort to modernize the U.S. Census Bureau's Decennial Census Programs into a secure, cloud-smart, data-centric environment supporting the 2030 Census and the American Community Survey (ACS). This role will provide senior-level technical leadership across architecture, application development, data, and analytics domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and federal modernization objectives.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: $145K – $180K - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Provide technical and management leadership across major architecture and application modernization initiatives
2. Define and execute technical goals and implementation plans aligned with DTAM program objectives
3. Direct and oversee system, application, data, and analytics architecture activities
4. Guide full lifecycle development including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and operations support
5. Lead transition of systems and capabilities from pilot environments into production at scale
6. Ensure adherence to governance, quality assurance, risk management, and federal compliance standards
7. Oversee technical methods, staffing decisions, and task execution for assigned efforts
8. Interface directly with client stakeholders and senior government leadership, including presenting technical strategies and supporting negotiations
9. Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures
10. Support DevSecOps practices and continuous improvement across development and deployment pipelines
11. Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements in cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
• 15+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, systems architecture, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale technical programs or enterprise modernization efforts
• Experience managing technical teams, staffing, and task execution for complex federal programs
• Experience interfacing with clients and senior executive stakeholders in a delivery or advisory capacity
• Proven ability to make architectural and technical decisions with enterprise-level impact

Required Experience:

• Leading technical and management activities on large-scale systems or application modernization efforts
• Directing architecture, development, and integration efforts for enterprise or federal environments
• Managing technical teams, budgets, and delivery methods in client-facing roles
• Supporting system transitions from development or pilot environments into production operations
• Engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing technical direction at the program level

Required Skills:

• Enterprise systems and application architecture
• Systems engineering and requirements management
• Application development, integration, testing, and DevSecOps practices
• Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architecture design and support
• Data engineering, data management, and data governance
• Advanced analytics, data science concepts, and modeling support
• Technical leadership and program execution oversight
• Strong documentation, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to translate business and mission needs into scalable technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications:
  • Certified Solutions Architect (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Professional)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • DevOps or DevSecOps certifications
• Experience supporting federal statistical, census, or large-scale public sector data programs
• Background in cloud modernization initiatives at enterprise scale
• Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and DevSecOps transformations
• Prior experience supporting mission-critical government systems with high availability and scalability requirements

Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS : FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.