Part-Time Federal Solutions Architect (1099 Contractor)

The Opportunity

is expanding its federal footprint across civilian and defense missions including NOAA AWIPS FAA next-generation air traffic control and newly formed Federal.

We are seeking a senior Federal Solutions Architect to join us initially as a part-time independent contractor. This role is ideal for an experienced federal technologist who wants to:

• Stay hands-on as an individual contributor
• Apply deep federal architecture and compliance expertise
• Make high-impact contributions without people management (for now)
• Help shape a growing federal practice with a clear opportunity to transition into a full-time role next year

This is a builder role not a maintenance role.

What Youll Do

Own Federal Solution Architecture (IC-Focused)

• Act as the senior technical IC for federal programs including NOAA AWIPS DoD weather systems and future classified and unclassified deployments
• Design and document end-to-end architectures: system diagrams data flows integrations security controls and CONOPS

Lead Compliance & Security Architecture

• Define and implement technical approaches aligned with FedRAMP RMF FISMA ITAR CUI and DoD IL5/IL6
• Serve as a hands-on technical contributor during ATO processes audits and security reviews

Partner with Integrators & Government Stakeholders

• Engage directly with system integrators (e.g. SAIC Leidos) and government technical teams
• Translate mission and operational requirements into deployable compliant architectures

Bridge Product Engineering & Federal Reality

• Work closely with global engineering teams to ensure architectures are feasible within the product roadmap
• Adapt commercial platforms to meet federal operational and compliance constraints

Support Capture & Growth Efforts (As Needed)

• Provide technical input for RFIs RFPs solution narratives and architecture diagrams
• Collaborate with Business Development and Capture teams to shape technical strategy early

Note: This role is intentionally scoped as a senior IC position. Team leadership and hiring may become part of the role if/when it transitions to full-time but are not required initially.

What You Bring

Federal Architecture Expertise

• Proven experience architecting and delivering systems in federal civilian and/or DoD environments
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure data platforms APIs and operational systems

Compliance & Security Fluency

• Hands-on experience with FedRAMP RMF FISMA ITAR CUI DoD IL5/IL6
• Ability to design architectures that balance performance security and regulatory rigor

Credibility & Independence

• Comfortable operating as a trusted technical expert with government customers and integrators
• Able to work independently define structure and deliver with minimal oversight

Builder Mindset

• Experience standing up new environments programs or federal capabilities
• Enjoys early-stage work ambiguity and shaping technical direction

Clear Communicator

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. based (Washington DC highly preferred; remote within U.S. considered)
• Active or eligible TS/SCI clearance
• Prior experience supporting DoD and/or federal civilian systems

If you have reached this point and you are super excited but not sure you check all the boxes - we still want to speak with you! Your passion is priceless. Other things can be learned.

This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly this position is restricted to U.S. citizens permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.

is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. participates in the E-Verify program in all US states as required by law.

At we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay such as job level geographic location and performance demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is X subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.

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About :

Selected by TIME Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the World is the worlds leading Resilience Platform. Combining next-generation space technology advanced generative AI and proprietary weather modeling delivers unmatched forecasting and decision-making capabilities. Trusted by six of the top ten Fortune 500 companies empowers organizations to proactively manage weather-related risks opportunities and enhance operational efficiency. From cutting-edge weather intelligence to real-time early warning systems enables predictive impact-based action for a safer more resilient future. Learn more at .

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