Senior Solutions Architect (Homeland Security) — Washington, DC

Description

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At 6RM 24WzzwC, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and Government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.

The Senior Solutions Architect (Homeland Security) serves as a trusted technical advisor to clients and stakeholders, helping organizations identify, evaluate, design, and implement innovative technology solutions that address complex business and mission challenges. They have 10 years of experience architecting system and/or cloud solutions in a complex technology environment, preferably in a Federal environment. They are interested in emergency management and homeland security projects.

6RM 24WzzwC is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the bwv 4gcPxuh f4 office, and occasionally remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior government clients, architects, engineers, and program leadership

• Assess organizational missions, business processes, and technical environments to identify opportunities for innovation, modernization, and operational improvement

• Develop technology strategies, modernization roadmaps, and solution concepts that align with mission objectives and organizational priorities

• Evaluate emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, cloud-native capabilities, advanced analytics, and digital services platforms

• Design end-to-end technical solutions leveraging commercial, open-source, cloud-native, and government technologies

• Lead architecture discussions across application, infrastructure, data, interoperability, cybersecurity, and integration domains

• Facilitate technical workshops and strategy sessions with executives, business stakeholders, and engineering teams

• Conduct technology assessments, proof-of-concept activities, trade studies, and solution evaluations to determine technical feasibility and business value

• Advise clients on enterprise architecture, digital transformation, legacy modernization, cloud adoption, and technology governance

• Collaborate with development, engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of technical solutions

• Develop architecture artifacts, technical recommendations, implementation strategies, and executive-level presentations

• Assess market trends, technology innovations, and industry best practices to identify opportunities that improve mission performance

• Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle

• Consult with business, mission, and technical stakeholders to align requirements with achievable and scalable technical solutions

• Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results

• Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients

• Act as a steward of the company, helping the company offer solutions to new clients and support new business, company strategic functions, and operational initiatives - building understanding of a consulting firm and helping the company grow

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting and/or solutions

• Significant experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, technical strategy, and/or enterprise architecture

• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and apply emerging technologies to solve complex business and mission challenges

• Experience working directly with senior executives, technical leadership, and stakeholders in complex organizations.

• Experience developing solution architectures, modernization strategies, technology roadmaps, or enterprise technology strategies

• Broad knowledge across multiple technology domains, including cloud services, applications, systems integration, cybersecurity, AI/ML, data platforms, and enterprise architecture

• Experience evaluating and recommending commercial, government, and open-source technologies

• Experience supporting Federal Government technology programs

• Demonstrated capability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving technology environments

• Proven ability to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and leadership potential

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person

• Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint

• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects

• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations

• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance

• Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Applying to 6RM 24WzzwC: Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm in this role. Cover letters are essential so we can understand your interest and experience relevant to consulting. The use of AI tools or AI-generated content is strictly prohibited throughout the application process. Applicants are expected to rely solely on their own knowledge, experience, judgment, and work when completing application materials and participating in any stage of the hiring process. Any applicant found to have used AI assistance will be removed from consideration for the position.

Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At 6RM 24WzzwC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

About 6RM 24WzzwC: 6RM 24WzzwC enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, 6RM 24WzzwC solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach.

Our goal is to attract people who love to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, be leaders in everything they do, and develop strong relationships with their clients and colleagues.

Our positions are based in the DC metro area and require employees to live in DC, VA, and MD within commuting distance of our client sites and DC office.

Commitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation: 6RM 24WzzwC is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V