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Suvi is seeking a Reference Architect for the TSA Enterprise Architecture Support Team in Springfield, VA. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong customer service, subject matter expertise, mission dedication, and a solid work ethic. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Reference Architect serves as the primary authority on architectural standards, principles, and reusable reference models within the customer Enterprise Architecture program under the EASS contract. Reporting to the Lead Architect and Program Lead while directly supporting the Architecture & Data Management Branch (ADMB), this role ensures consistency, compliance, and reusability across all TSA programs and projects. The Reference Architect maintains and enforces architectural principles and reference architectures to reduce redundancies, enable cross-enterprise collaboration, and support modernization efforts. This position plays a critical role in governance, program/project reviews, and the development of standardized templates that align with FEAF v2.0, DoDAF components, and TSA’s strategic goals. Responsibilities Establish, maintain, and enforce architectural principles, standards, and reference architectures across enterprise, portfolio, and solution levels. Review assigned TSA programs and projects, applying architectural principles, standards, and reference models in the development of associated artifacts and deliverables. Assist with maintaining and enforcing architectural principles, standards, and reference architectures through EA governance processes, EA reviews, and Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) related reviews. Serve as an embedded architect for specific programs/projects as required, providing direct guidance on standards and reference model application. Support EA governance entities as the Executive Secretariat, including maintaining meeting cadence, notices, invitees, minutes/notes, and follow‑up on action items. Develop and update reference architecture templates, patterns, and guidance documents to promote consistency and reusability of IT assets. Participate in Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), gap analyses, and modernization activities to identify opportunities for standardization and reuse. Ensure all architectural deliverables comply with TSA and DHS policies, FEAF v2.0, DoDAF components, and applicable federal mandates. Collaborate with the Lead Architect and other domain specialists to integrate reference models into as‑is and to‑be architectures and enterprise views. Provide subject matter expertise during technology insertion, procurement reviews, and stakeholder engagements to promote adherence to established standards. Qualifications US Citizenship. Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture, with at least 4 years focused on architectural standards, reference models, and governance. Strong working knowledge of FEAF v2.0 and DoDAF frameworks. Demonstrated experience developing and enforcing reference architectures and standards in federal or large‑scale IT environments. Proven ability to conduct architectural reviews and provide governance support (e.g., FITARA, EA review boards). Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Skills Master’s degree. Experience supporting TSA, DHS, or other federal agencies in architectural governance roles. Familiarity with ServiceNow, Ins‑Pi/YouDesign, or other EA modeling tools. Knowledge of modern architecture patterns (e.g., cloud, microservices, data mesh, Zero Trust). Certifications such as TOGAF, FEAF, or equivalent standards‑focused credentials. Understanding of TSA‑specific domains (e.g., aviation security, TSE, identity management). Job ID 2026-23007 Work Type On‑Site We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender‑identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job‑View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr