What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Architect - FEMA Risk Map position at ITC Federal, Inc.?
Overview
JOB TITLE: Systems Architect
GOVERNMENT AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Risk Management Directorate
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position
LOCATION: TBD; DC Metro Preferred
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 3 weeks Paid Time Off
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will be required to obtain a DHS Suitability/Public Trust security clearance which must be complete prior to starting work on the program
POSITION TIMING: Contingent on award; Expected Contract Start Date September 2025
The FEMA Risk Management Directorate implements several programs including the Risk MAP Program, the National Dam Safety Program, the Levee Safety Program, the Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Program, the Building Sciences Program, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the NFIP Actuarial Sciences Program.
The vision for Risk MAP is to deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property. Risk MAP assesses flood hazards and flood risk in support of the NFIP and delivers flood hazard and risk products to local governments, the real estate and lending industries, and other stakeholders.
ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC applies earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist our clients in achieving their missions. ITC is headquartered in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits in a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.
Responsibilities
JOB OVERVIEW:
ITC Federal is seeking a highly skilled Systems Architect who will be responsible for all IT systems work performed under this program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes system information requirements.
- Determines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements.
- Designs architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements.
- Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements.
- Is responsible for developing high level system design diagrams.
- Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the appropriate standards and security requirements.
- Ensures that the common operating environment is compliant.
- Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.
- Overseas development, testing and implementation of systems and changes.
- Provides daily supervision and direction to staff.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in Systems Engineering/Archiecture OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience.
DESIRED:
- Experience supporting FEMA or similar disaster relief programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of flood plain management, flood insurance, and mapping and/or ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.
ITC Federal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.
