Senior IT Strategist for Earth Resources

4 days ago


Greenbelt, Maryland, United States ERT Full time

Job Overview

The ERT organization seeks an experienced Senior IT Strategist for Earth Resources to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center. This role is a key leadership position in designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise IT architecture.

About the Position

This Senior IT Strategist will play a crucial role in ensuring alignment between the organization's goals and technological strategies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud computing, data management, and enterprise network systems, as well as knowledge of GIS, satellite systems, and remote sensing data processing.

Main Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Architecture Development:
    • Develop and maintain EROS-wide enterprise architecture frameworks.
    • Establish architectural standards, policies, and procedures for information technology infrastructure, satellite systems, and data management solutions.
    • Create roadmaps for current and future state architectures to support mission-critical projects.
  • Systems Integration and Technology Alignment:
    • Evaluate and ensure integration of cloud computing, storage infrastructure, network systems, and software platforms.
    • Identify and implement solutions for seamless interoperability between EROS systems and ground stations, as well as other federal or international partners.
    • Support systems related to satellite telemetry, data acquisition, processing, archiving, and distribution.
  • Project and Program Support:
    • Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to align IT strategy with scientific missions such as remote sensing, hazard early warning, and environmental monitoring.
    • Provide end-to-end technical leadership for large IT projects including development, testing, and deployment.
  • Governance and Compliance:
    • Ensure all IT systems meet federal requirements, including Section 508 compliance, green acquisitions policies, and cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST and FIPS).
    • Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) to track and report project performance in alignment with applicable standards.
  • Innovation and Future Technology Evaluation:
    • Research and recommend emerging technologies, such as AI/ML, advanced satellite imaging tools, and cloud-based platforms, to enhance the EROS mission.
    • Develop prototypes and conduct trade studies to assess technology solutions' potential.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
    • Collaborate with USGS stakeholders, interagency engineers, and other partners to develop interoperable solutions and drive joint technical initiatives.
    • Coordinate with federal agencies, vendors, and third-party contractors to ensure consistent architectural vision.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture, systems engineering, or software development. A proven track record of experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies is also required.

Benefits

ERT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, basic life and supplemental life insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, personal development opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, employee referral program, competitive compensation, discretionary variable incentive bonuses, publication and conference presentation awards, and more.

Additional Information

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.



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