Enterprise IT Solutions Specialist

Enterprise Architect

This position requires an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.

We are seeking a skilled Enterprise Architect to lead IT system engineering and hands-on management for strategic and transformation planning. This role involves providing technical expertise, developing transformation strategies, and offering system support to improve the Army’s enterprise architecture.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary for Enterprise Architect starting at: $130,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Enterprise Architect Responsibilities Include:

• Support near-, mid-, and long-term transformation planning aligned with the Army Campaign Plan (ACP) and other strategic goals.
• Draft capabilities-based transformation plans that address staffing, resourcing, equipping, IT infrastructure, and knowledge management needs.
• Provide recommendations on organizational structure, staffing, and enterprise relationships.
• Prepare briefings and documentation for senior leadership, offering insights at ISR architecture and implementation meetings and recommending updates to SOPs/TTPs.
• Serve as the primary contact for system issues and aid in the development of automated information systems and enterprise architectures.
• Represent the organization in IT meetings, VTCs, and conferences, coordinating with stakeholders across Army MSCs, HQDA, Army MACOMs, Services, and Intelligence Agencies.
• Develop Unfunded Requirement (UFR) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) issue papers, organizational documents, POA&M schedules, and strategy and implementation documents.
• Define system development from mission analysis through performance verification.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and conduct risk and cost assessments to ensure optimal system functionality.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Enterprise Architect Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the last 15 years in Systems Architecture, Project Engineering, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in IT Project Management and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with software maintenance, hardware, communications, and development of large-scale, cross-functional systems.
• Familiarity with ACP, PPBE, and collaborative knowledge management preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with military and civilian stakeholders for IT infrastructure planning preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

• IT Solutions Architect
• Systems Architecture Engineer
• Enterprise Systems Engineer
• IT Infrastructure Architect
• Transformation Planning
• Enterprise Architecture
• Systems Engineering
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Coordination

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.