Chief Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: NE
Salary: $175,950–$238,050 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 1 role within 25 mi

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This role $207k

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This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $207k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 439 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 366 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Chief Architect

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As a Chief Architect at U.S. Strategic Command, you will lead the development and management of cutting-edge enterprise IT systems using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods aligned with Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) standards. Your responsibilities include defining digital platform architecture frameworks, ensuring scalability and security, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance processes and capabilities across diverse mission areas. You must have extensive experience in federal program systems architecture and modeling, proficiency in UML, SysML, and Cameo Enterprise Architect, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. This role is integral to the Strategic Command Information Technology Lifecycle Support (SCITLS) initiative, supporting national security through advanced IT solutions at Offutt AFB.

Skills

UML SysML UPDM DoDAF MESSENGER Cameo Enterprise Architect MBSE APIs ITIL 4 Foundation CI/CD Security Frameworks Model-Based Systems Engineering Unified Architecture Framework Object Management Group Standards Technical Auditing Cloud Architecture Cybersecurity Network Systems Configuration Management Data Analytics Automated Tools Integration

What you'll do

Develop and manage enterprise models using MBSE methods aligned with UAF standards.
Define, design, and oversee the implementation of digital platform architecture frameworks.
Lead system decomposition at various levels to ensure alignment across mission areas.
Establish best practices for secure, efficient operational systems supporting national missions.
Ensure all architectures comply with IT security frameworks and integrate automated configuration management.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited school.
At least 10 years of experience in systems architecture and modeling for federal programs.
Proficiency with Systems Modeling Language (SysML), DoWAF, and UAF frameworks.
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
Experience with tool automation and integration, including technical auditing.
ITIL 4 Foundation certification and an 8140.03 Advanced level certification.
Expertise in using modeling tools like Cameo Enterprise Architect.

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