VP - Solution Architect

Description & Requirements

Maximus Federal, a leading provider of innovative business process management and technology solutions for the government customers worldwide, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Vice President, Solution Architect who is an accomplished technical leader, proactive customer-focused advocate, and a team player.

This role will be responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and operational excellence in developing differentiated solutions across the enterprise in technology areas such as DevSecOps, cloud and cloud migration, software factories, microservices, AI/ML, data mesh/fabric, zero trust, and other industry leading digital modernization solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Software Development Lifecycle, Tools and Technologies, a strong grasp of industry best practices, and the ability to lead and collaborate. You will bring a deep understanding of Engineering best practices, extensive experience in Digital Transformation and a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams.

Successful candidates must demonstrate experience in the full lifecycle for a solution architect including innovative technology development, customer shaping, proposal / orals preparation and delivery, through to successful program standup / transition.

As a member of the CTO's team, the candidate must be able to operate independently and demonstrate experience leading/guiding a team to architect, develop and implement business applications at enterprise scale.

The individual must have over 15 years of experience architecting, and managing federal technology and cyber security solutions implementations with working experience across Public / Private cloud platforms, DevSecOps, Microservices, and Security Engineering. Ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience architecting modern technology solutions, Knowledge of current and emerging Federal standards such as CMMI, ITIL, NIST Risk Management Framework, FISMA and FEDRAMP with international experience preferred.

Job Duties:
- Provides technical solution support during proposal development process, to include technology stack selection, solution architecture, and implementation methodology to include customer engagement and shaping
- Leads and manages internal teams to architect solutions, facilitate solutions design and manage implementations including working with industry leading partners (e.g. AWS, MSFT, Google, ServiceNow, Sales Force)
- Design and develop advanced technology solutions according to federal standards, leveraging state of the art enterprise grade technologies and design best practices that enable a federal agency level scalability and flexibility
Responsible to guide and support RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, response development including writing of whitepapers and concept development
Develop and provide presentations and demonstrations of technology solutions to both internal and external stakeholders
Maintain vendor partnership levels and develop a strong vendor relationship with the technology counterparts

The candidate will provide technical solution support during proposal development process, to include technology stack selection, solution architecture, and implementation methodology to include customer engagement and shaping

The candidate may be required to lead and manage a team of senior architects / analysts to engage internal teams to architect solutions, facilitate solutions design and manage implementations including working with industry leading partners (e.g. AWS, MSFT, Google, ServiceNow, Sales Force)

The candidate will design and develop advanced technology solutions according to federal standards, leveraging state of the art enterprise grade technologies and design best practices that enable a federal agency level scalability and flexibility

Responsible to guide and support RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, response development including writing of whitepapers and concept development

The candidate will be required to develop and provide presentations and demonstrations of technology solutions to both internal and external stakeholders

The candidate will be responsible to maintain vendor partnership levels and develop a strong vendor relationship with the technology counterparts

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university or at least 15 years in highly relevant positions. Master's Degree is preferred
- Understanding of current federal solution space and federal government initiatives with demonstrated capture and/or bid experience
- At least fifteen (15) years of experience in the Federal IT or Software Development
- At least five (5) years of experience as an architect in building complex, resilient and highly scalable application and platform solutions
- At least five (5) years of recent experience directly guiding and mentoring software development SMEs and providing management of program technical tasks
- Hands on experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or one of the other major Cloud providers
- Deep knowledge of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively inspire and influence teams and partners in delivering technology enabled business solutions that meet business needs.
- Technical professional experience building scalable enterprise applications with high availability and reliability. Strong technology affinity and experience, as well as attention to detail and the ability to design, execute against strategic goals
- Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a flexible and fast-paced environment across multiple time zones and locations
- Demonstrated ability to lead the team from the front by stepping in and getting hands on with code to drive a solution that your engineers can build upon
- Experience with one or more Programming languages.
- Experience with Agile development methodology and Test-Driven Development, and working experience in a DevSecOps environment is highly desired
Broad knowledge of software engineering: languages, frameworks, techniques, industry trends, etc.
Proven experience communicating with non-technical business personnel and ability to interact and work in a team environment
Professional implementation experience should include both project management and solution architecture tasks to include designing, implementing and improving business processes
Strong have demonstrated skills with analytical problem solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills to senior management both internal and external including SMEs

Additional Requirements as per Contract/Client:
U.S. Citizenship

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university or at least 15 years in highly relevant positions. Master's Degree is preferred

Understanding of current federal solution space and federal government initiatives with demonstrated capture and/or bid experience

At least fifteen (15) years of experience in the Federal IT or Software Development

At least five (5) years of experience as an architect in building complex, resilient and highly scalable application and platform solutions

At least five (5) years of recent experience directly guiding and mentoring software development SMEs and providing management of program technical tasks

Hands on experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or one of the other major Cloud providers

Deep knowledge of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Demonstrated ability to effectively inspire and influence teams and partners in delivering technology enabled business solutions that meet business needs.

Technical professional experience building scalable enterprise applications with high availability and reliability. Strong technology affinity and experience, as well as attention to detail and the ability to design, execute against strategic goals

Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to thrive in a flexible and fast-paced environment across multiple time zones and locations

Demonstrated ability to lead the team from the front by stepping in and getting hands on with code to drive a solution that your engineers can build upon

Experience with one or more Programming languages.

Experience with Agile development methodology and Test-Driven Development, and working experience in a DevSecOps environment is highly desired

Broad knowledge of software engineering: languages, frameworks, techniques, industry trends, etc.

Proven experience communicating with non-technical business personnel and ability to interact and work in a team environment

Professional implementation experience should include both project management and solution architecture tasks to include designing, implementing and improving business processes

Strong have demonstrated skills with analytical problem solving abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills to senior management both internal and external including SMEs

Additional Requirements as per Contract/Client:

U.S. Citizenship

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position

$

200,000.00

Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position

$

250,000.00

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