Government and Public Sector Technology Consulting Microsoft Technical Architect

Government and Public Sector Technology Consulting - Digital Engineering Microsoft Technical Architect - Senior Manager

From strategy to execution the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young providesa full range of consulting and audit servicesto help our Federal State Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse high-performing teams quality work at the highest professional standards operational know-how from across our global organization and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need.

The opportunity

Our Government & Public Sector (GPS) Digital Engineering practice is helping organizations solve complex problems through purpose-led transformation. To achieve this mission a diverse and talented team from around the globe are creating innovative digital experiences that help our clients succeed and thrive.

Our practice combines an understanding of the public sectors diverse mission needs with private sector leading practices. We respond to each clients issues by bringing together highly skilled professionals across ourConsulting Assurance Tax andStrategy andTransactionsservice lines. This integrated approach provides the support and flexibility to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

You will join a talented group of professionals who are advising U.S. government agencies with digital strategy customer experience process improvement technology effectiveness digital architecture and program integration.

Your key responsibilities

As a Technical Architect you will be responsible for the following:

• Function as part of a team during technical implementations for Dynamics/Power Platform to finalize architecture specification create designs as they relate to customizations and/or integration of platform
• Lead system design discussions and recommend alternate choices trade-offs and impact analysis
• Participate in and lead white-boarding sessions
• Assist with providing estimates on assigned tasks
• Learn new client information quickly and translate data modeling process modeling and revision control systems
• Lead a team of developers through technical architecture
• Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced developers
• Independently write quality code that is simple reliable and scalable
• Perform code reviews and ensure best practices are being adhered to by development team on engagements
• Lead solution deployments to downstream environments

In addition to your clients responsibilities you will also be expected to fulfil Senior Manager-level responsibilities within the firm such as:

• Establish maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
• Create innovative insights for clients adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs and contribute to thought leadership
• Anticipate and identify risks and escalate any issues as appropriate
• Develop people through effectively supervising coaching and mentoring staff; help create a positive learning culture
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Participate in business development initiatives

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong written and verbal communication presentation client service and technical writing skills coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating operations with technology skills
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues including regulations industry practices and new technologies
• Ability to create innovative insights for clients adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs and contribute to thought leadership
• Prior consulting experience

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelors degree
• Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• 10-12 years of related work experience
• Must be comfortable working in-person as needed

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector work may be required to be completed at client EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location certain circumstances travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 30% or more

Ideally youll also have

• Microsoft Certifications and prior consulting experience highly preferred

• Expertise in developing written and visual communication products
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

EY is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other legally protected basis in accordance with applicable law.

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. Its yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.