Intelligence Research Specialist-DoDAF Architectures

Job Summary:

Diné Source is seeking an Intelligence Research Specialist, with technical writing experience, to provide subject matter expertise (SME) and experienced capability developer contractor support to the Requirements Determination Directorate (RDD), Intelligence–Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (I-CDID), Futures and Concepts Center (FCC), Army Futures Command (AFC).  The position is for a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional responsible for providing technical expertise in the modeling and analysis of military systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures.

 

Diné Source accelerates digital transformation and modernization for federal agencies and services.  Inspired by the Navajo legacy of ingenuity, our team of thought leaders and innovators drive scalable and efficient cyber security, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud solutions to power the missions of our clients.  We believe in providing our employees with an outstanding work environment and opportunities for growth and success.  We seek to hire professionals with a demonstrated record of success.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) architecture in accordance with the Army and Joint Capabilities and Integration Development System (ACIDS/JCIDS).
• Work independently across multiple functional teams to catalog and maintain overall enterprise architecture documentation and technical requirement traceability.
• Develop and produce moderately to highly complex architecture designs and products that depict the specific operational nature of Military Intelligence (MI) operations at all echelons.
• Collaborate closely with government stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to understand business needs, goals, and requirements.
• Conduct data analysis, interview subject matter experts, and uncover unique data pertinent to a particular architecture description.
• Conduct regular meetings and presentations to update stakeholders on project progress, technical decisions, and potential challenges.
• Define structure(s) and relationships between requirements, capabilities, design, development, integration, and implementation of unique MI disciplinary procedures, utilizing Operational, Capability, and Systems viewpoints.
• Establish technical objectives for a specific project, deliver detailed technical presentations, and work closely with the customer and senior management to ensure government guidance and specifications are met.
• Work independently and participate continuously in research, literature searches, and document reviews relevant to the architecture being developed.
• Create, publish, and post architecture products supporting Army MI capabilities development.
• other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

• U.S. Citizen with active Top Secret security clearance.
• 5-10 years’ experience developing system architecture diagrams that visualize how applications connect with infrastructure elements (preferred).
• Four-year degree in business administration, computer network architecture or related field (preferred).
• Practical knowledge of DoDAF and/or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) (preferred).
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of Army networks, communications and data architectures and infrastructures.
• Ability to work independently or in a team framework.
• Must be capable of working under tight timelines with minimal oversight while managing various priorities and deliverables.
• Must be able to exercise mature judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with established policies, rules, and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively on complex projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations verbally and in writing with internal and external organizations.
• Experience with briefing techniques and methods, delivering findings to non-technical audiences, including senior military or government leaders.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, computer network architecture, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent communications skill (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that delivers IT, professional, and environmental solutions to advance the missions of federal, state, and tribal government agencies. As thought leaders and innovators, our team of specialists build client-centric solutions that solve critical challenges faced by defense, civilian, and healthcare organizations. Employing a mission-focused approach, we deliver value that not only enhances current operations, but also drives future change. Closely aligned with this approach is our commitment to advancing the Navajo Nation and its People. Through economic development and community empowerment, we elevate the Navajo Nation to provide lasting impact and sustainable growth for future generations. DDC’s ability to unite legacy-inspired technologies, industry best practices, and proven methodologies has contributed to our success for twenty years.

 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

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About Us

Diné Source accelerates digital transformation and modernization for federal agencies and services. Inspired by the Navajo legacy of ingenuity, our team of thought leaders and innovators drive scalable and efficient cyber security, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud solutions to power the missions of our clients. We believe in providing our employees with an outstanding work environment and opportunities for growth and success. We seek to hire professionals with a demonstrated record of success.