Solutions Architecture Director

Solutions Architecture Director

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Pantheon Data is seeking a Solutions Architecture Director to lead systems engineering, technical strategy, solutioning and enterprise architecture across a portfolio of federal programs, primarily within the Department of War (DOW).

This role requires a balance of deep technical expertise, systems engineering discipline, government policy awareness, and exceptional written communication skills to develop high-quality architectures and compelling technical proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to solutioning and problem-solving evolutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply Pantheon's Theios AI current and planned capabilities to solve customer problems and create operations efficiencies & advantages.
• Support development and design of new capabilities and features for Theios AI in support of Pantheon's internal development program.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with government leaders, program managers, engineers, and business teams.
• Clearly communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams.

Proposal Development & Technical Writing

• Lead and contribute to technical proposal development (RFPs, RFIs, white papers, capabilities statements).
• Author clear, compelling, and compliant technical narratives, including solution approaches, architecture diagrams, and implementation strategies.
• Translate complex technical concepts into well-structured written content for evaluators and executive stakeholders.
• Partner with capture and BD teams to shape winning solutions and discriminators.

Systems Engineering & Modeling

• Apply formal systems engineering methodologies (INCOSE-aligned) across system lifecycles.
• Develop architecture and system models using:
• ARIS (primary)
• Cameo (MBSE / SysML)
• DOORS (requirements management)
• Familiarity with Teamcenter and Windchill for product lifecycle and systems data management
• Lead requirements decomposition, traceability, and validation efforts.
• Conduct trade studies, integration planning, and technical risk assessments.

Enterprise Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead enterprise solution design across cloud, data, applications, and infrastructure domains.
• Define architecture standards aligned to DOW AF, federal enterprise architecture guidance, and Pantheon Data best practices.
• Leverage ARIS as the primary enterprise modeling tool to develop business process models, architecture views, and transformation roadmaps.
• Translate mission requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.

Cloud, Data, and Modernization

• Architect AWS-based solutions (GovCloud preferred) to support modernization initiatives.
• Design hybrid solutions integrating legacy systems with modern, cloud-native architectures.
• Define data architecture, integration, and governance strategies.

Government Policy & Compliance

• Align solutions with federal policies and frameworks:
• FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST RMF
• DOW Cloud SRG
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Ensure compliance while enabling mission performance and innovation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 12+ years in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, or systems engineering.
• Experience supporting DOW or Federal Civilian agencies.
• Demonstrated expertise in written and oral communications to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated management experience in technical and cross functional teams.
• Strong expertise in:
• Enterprise architecture frameworks (DOW AF, TOGAF)
• Systems engineering lifecycle and modeling
• ARIS modeling (required, primary platform)
• Cloud architecture (AWS required)
• Data architecture and integration

• Hands-on experience with legacy system environments and modernization efforts.
• Experience with Cameo, DOORS (required familiarity).
• Experience with Teamcenter and Windchill (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in technical writing and proposal development.
• Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• AWS Solutions Architect certification
• CSEP or equivalent systems engineering certification
• CDMP or data-related certifications
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Prior Navy or DOW program experience
• Experience working with C Suite, SES and FOGO level stakeholders.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Work Location: United States - Remote

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at

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