Government and Public Sector - Technology Consulting - Microsoft Application Architect - Manager

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Government and Public Sector - Technology Consulting - Microsoft Application Architect - Manager

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need.

The opportunity

Our Government & Public Sector (GPS) Digital Engineering practice is helping organizations solve complex problems through purpose-led transformation. To achieve this mission, a diverse and talented team from around the globe are creating innovative digital experiences that help our clients succeed and thrive.

Our practice combines an understanding of the public sector's diverse mission needs with private sector leading practices. We respond to each client's issues by bringing together highly skilled professionals across our Consulting, Assurance, Tax and Strategy and Transactions service lines. This integrated approach provides the support and flexibility to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

You will join a talented group of professionals who are advising U.S. government agencies with digital strategy, customer experience, process improvement, technology effectiveness, digital architecture and program integration.

Your key responsibilities

As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for the following:

• Function as part of a team during technical implementations for Dynamics/Power Platform to finalize architecture specification, create designs as they relate to customizations and/or integration of platform

• Lead system design discussions and recommend alternate choices, trade-offs, and impact analysis

• Participate in and lead white-boarding sessions

• Assist with providing estimates on assigned tasks

• Learn new client information quickly, and translate data modeling, process modeling, and revision control systems

• Lead a team of developers through technical architecture

• Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced developers

• Independently write quality code that is simple, reliable, and scalable

• Perform code reviews and ensure best practices are being adhered to by development team on engagements

• Lead solution deployments to downstream environments

In addition to your client's responsibilities, you will also be expected to fulfil Senior Manager-level responsibilities within the firm such as:

• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships

• Create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership

• Anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate

• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff; help create a positive learning culture

• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff

• Participate in business development initiatives

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating operations with technology skills

• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies

• Ability to create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership

• Prior consulting experience

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Must have at least bachelor's degree

• Must be be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance

• Must be comfortable working in-person as needed

• Must have experience architecting Microsoft products

• Must have 7+ years of related work experience

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 - 30% or more

Ideally, you'll also have

• Microsoft Certifications and prior consulting experience highly preferred

• Expertise in developing written and visual communication products

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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