Lead Architecture Technician (Portsmouth, VA)

Lead Architecture Technician Position Overview Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Portsmouth, VA; Hybrid Travel: Some expected, Required Education and Experience Associate degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or another related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting Enterprise, Solution, or Reference Architecture development, analysis, management, or maintenance activities. Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading technical teams or coordinating architecture or engineering efforts. Demonstrated proficiency developing and maintaining Enterprise, Solution, and Reference Architecture products. Experience developing and maintaining Solution Architecture and architecture baseline products. Experience using System Architect, Cameo, TEARS, or comparable enterprise architecture modeling tools. Working knowledge of DoDAF, DM2, architecture repositories, and configuration management principles. Experience collaborating with Government customers, engineers, and technical stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop technical documentation, reports, and briefings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment supporting both on-site and remote activities. Ability to travel within CONUS as required. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or another related technical discipline. Experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, or other Federal Government organizations. Experience supporting Coast Guard Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) activities. Experience developing architecture products using TEARS/Cameo in accordance with the Coast Guard Enterprise Architecture (CGEA) Practice Manual. Experience supporting architecture repositories and enterprise architecture governance activities. Experience integrating architecture products with requirements management systems such as Launch Pad or HP Quality Center. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), UML, or SysML. Professional certification such as TOGAF, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, PMP, or other architecture or systems engineering certification. What We Offer: 401(k) Matching Company Events Dental Insurance Employee Recognition Programs Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Parental Leave Performance Incentives Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Vision Insurance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary range: $120,000 - $145,000 Five Stones Research Corporation