Lead Senior Enterprise Architect - PAE Fires IT Support Services

Job Description

Job Description

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

Mission Objectives - The OCIO requires comprehensive support for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to enhance the digital modernization of weapon systems for PAE Fires. The Lead Senior Enterprise Architect drives the digital transformation strategy, defines architecture standards, and leads the adoption of advanced digital technologies, automation, and MBSE methodologies across the enterprise.

Position Responsibility Summary:

• Serve as the organization's technology visionary; understand the PAE Fires acquisition mission deeply enough to anticipate where digital solutions can eliminate bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, and accelerate weapon system delivery
• Translate complex MBSE concepts into actionable implementation plans that non-technical stakeholders (Program Managers, CPE leadership) can understand, support, and fund
• Design and maintain a coherent enterprise architecture that integrates data, applications, infrastructure, and security into a unified technology strategy, preventing the fragmentation that comes from team-by-team decision-making
• Lead the practical adoption of Intelligent Automation (IA), Hyperautomation, and RPA; identify high-value automation candidates, build proof-of-concept implementations, and scale successes across the enterprise
• Leverage MBSE tools (MagicDraw, Teamwork Cloud, Syndeia, DOORS, Windchill) hands-on, not just at a theoretical level, to model system architectures, trace requirements, and validate designs throughout the weapon system lifecycle
• Evaluate emerging technologies objectively; cut through vendor hype to recommend solutions that genuinely fit the PAE environment, budget constraints, and security requirements
• Ensure architectural decisions made today do not create technical debt tomorrow; champion scalable, standards-based designs that accommodate growth and evolving mission requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Network, Systems, Development, and Cybersecurity leads to ensure their tactical decisions align with the strategic architecture; resolve technical disagreements through data-driven analysis
• Present architecture briefings, white papers, and technology assessments to Government leadership with clarity and confidence; influence investment decisions through well-reasoned technical arguments

Primary Function (PWS 1.16.1.3, 1.16.5): Leads strategic enterprise architecture design, modernization, and enterprise-wide configuration management across all classified and unclassified environments. Provides the vision and technical authority to align all functional teams under a unified architecture.

Cross-Functional Network Alignment (PWS 1.16.2.1, 1.16.2.2):** Cross-trained in Network Architecture design and mission network planning/policy development to ensure seamless alignment between enterprise architecture decisions and the underlying network infrastructure. Directly evaluates network design proposals for architectural compliance, participates in Network Load Balancing assessments for virtual environments, and provides qualified backup to the Network Lead during surge periods, infrastructure redesigns, or personnel transitions.