Senior Solutions Architect

Analytica is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to provide strategic technical leadership and subject matter expertise for a government agency's AI, data analytics, and IT infrastructure initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise architecture, agile development practices, and government technology standards, with a focus on building scalable, sustainable solutions that reduce operational overhead while supporting agency-wide digital transformation.This position offers the opportunity to drive significant technological advancement within a government agency while building sustainable, scalable infrastructure that supports critical national security and operational missions. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day-to-day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer-paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.   Responsibilities: ​Agile Development Leadership & Process Optimization: Serve as subject matter expert on agile software development methodologies, providing strategic guidance on sprint durations, release frequencies, and delivery cadences for government projects Develop comprehensive documentation and recommendations on agile best practices, including code development, integration, testing, quality assurance, and configuration control processes Guide project teams through agile planning and execution phases, ensuring alignment with government standards and compliance requirements Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Design: Provide senior technical expertise and architectural recommendations aligned with IT and AI engineering standards and best practices Lead the design and establishment of scalable computer infrastructure supporting program projects with potential for agency-wide implementation Develop architectural blueprints that balance performance, security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness while reducing operational overhead Strategic Planning & Implementation Oversight: Track and evaluate government customer's implementation progress, management practices, and lifecycle planning to ensure strategic alignment Identify and recommend potential stakeholders including engineers, commercial vendors, governmental partners, and academic institutions to strengthen DoD data analytics and AI capabilities Facilitate collaboration between diverse stakeholders to build sustainable, scalable IT infrastructure and software solutions Risk Assessment & Migration Strategy: Conduct comprehensive engineering analysis to identify operational risks associated with migration strategies and technology transitions Evaluate hardware/software configurations and architecture impacts on system performance and security Assess environmental infrastructure considerations including terrestrial data center vs. cloud deployment options Analyze information access and control requirements to ensure compliance with government security standards Advanced Technology Integration: Perform domain-to-capability mapping analysis to identify and implement state-of-the-art tools for optimal outcomes Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics platforms for government applications Develop technology roadmaps that align with agency strategic objectives and budget constraints Policy & Organizational Change Management: Provide subject matter expertise on reducing policy, process, and organizational barriers to agency-wide data, analytics, and AI adoption Develop change management strategies that address cultural, technical, and procedural challenges Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate adoption barriers while promoting best practices Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Management: Support strategic planning initiatives through clear communication and messaging regarding project scope, capabilities, and limitations Develop executive-level presentations and technical documentation that accurately convey project expectations and outcomes Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives Required Qualifications: ​Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture and solutions design, with at least 5 years in government or defense sector Strong expertise in agile development methodologies with relevant certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe, etc.) Deep understanding of government IT standards, compliance requirements, and security frameworks Proven experience with cloud platforms, data analytics, and AI/ML technologies Current security clearance or ability to obtain required clearance level Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in relevant technical field Experience with DoD or federal agency digital transformation initiatives Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF, etc.) Knowledge of government acquisition processes and contracting requirements Experience with DevSecOps practices and automated deployment pipelines About ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S.  Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider. SummaryLocation: Washington, DC, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: Experienced