Senior Systems Architect, USCG C5I

Job Description

Job Description

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior-Level System Architect/Model-Based Systems Engineer to provide senior technical leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard's Enterprise Architecture program in support of its Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) capabilities. This position guides the development, analysis, management, and documentation of enterprise, solution, target, and reference architectures using established Coast Guard digital engineering doctrine and methodologies. As the responsive technical point of contact to the Government, the position helps ensure that architecture products consistently align with Coast Guard mission, business, and support objectives.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Lead development and maintenance of "current- and future-state enterprise, solution, target, and reference architectures in accordance with CGEA, target architecture, and engineering standards.
• Advise the Chief Enterprise Architect on enterprise architecture, industry best practices, architecture program processes, and maturity of the CGEA program.
• Develop, maintain, and organize the Enterprise Architecture Repository and trace the digital thread between architecture layers within the Digital Engineering Environment / System Modeling Tool.
• Develop and maintain the Coast Guard EA manuals, CONOPS, workflows, directives, and guides.
• Evaluate enterprise, target, reference, and solution architectures for DoD and DHS architectural standards compliance; recommend architecture decisions to the Chief Enterprise Architect for approval.
• Facilitate Enterprise Architecture governance through the Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB), including administration, sessions, minutes, and publication of CIO recommendations.
• Forecast emerging technology and capability needs and model forecasted capabilities into the enterprise and solution target architectures.
• Develop and deliver briefings, data-driven dashboards, and data visualization products that communicate architecture to support stakeholder decision-making.
• Comply with Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) and System Modeling Language (SysML) data standards, USCG controlled vocabulary, architecture style guide, and SELC Change Management Policy

Location: Hybrid work schedule: Approximately 2-3 days onsite each week at the THOR office in Virginia Beach, VA. Other days will be remote, or supporting occasional site visit requirements at the USCG C5ISC in Portsmouth, VA.

Travel: Up to 10% travel to CONUS locations is anticipated to support Government meetings.

Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location is $125,000 - $141,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• At least six (6) years of demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and managing architectures, including:
  • At least four (4) years of technical experience in Requirements and/or EA development, analysis, management, and documentation.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in System Architect and/or an equivalent System Modeling tool.
• Demonstrated proficiency developing, formatting, proofing, editing, producing, and publishing EA documents in accordance with cited DHS/USCG compliance documents.
• Familiarity with UAF and SysML.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and SharePoint, and Adobe.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master's degree.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience developing, analyzing, and managing architectures.
• Certifications in SysML, UAF, and/or UML.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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