Junior Level Enterprise Architect

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Enterprise Architect to support the development and evolution of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA). In this role you will assist in creating maintaining and communicating enterprise architecture artifacts that align with mission objectives strategic priorities and operational concepts across the GEOINT enterprise.

The ideal candidate possesses foundational experience with architecture frameworks and tools an understanding of enterprise-level technology environments and an interest in supporting large-scale intelligence and defense missions.

• Support the development maintenance and documentation of the GEOINT Enterprise Architecture (GEA).
• Ensure architecture products align with organizational strategy mission priorities and operational concepts (CONOPS).
• Contribute to enterprise architecture efforts that support mission modernization and transformation initiatives.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of architecture artifacts and models in accordance with:
  • Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Intelligence Community Program Architecture Guidance (IC PAG)
• Develop and communicate architecture views diagrams and supporting documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Utilize architecture tools and repositories to capture and maintain enterprise information.

• Perform architecture analysis to support government decision-making activities.
• Provide data and analytical support to evaluate trade-offs between competing mission operational and technical requirements.
• Assist with assessing impacts of proposed changes to systems capabilities and enterprise services.

Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly VA.

• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems Engineering or a related STEM field or4 additional years of equivalent junior-level Enterprise Architect experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in government or industry environments utilizing enterprise architecture tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture development principles and frameworks.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools processes and modeling languages.
• Exposure to intelligence community or Department of Defense enterprise architecture environments.
• Experience supporting architecture efforts within large complex technical organizations.

• Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks including DoDAF and IC PAG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team-oriented environment supporting mission-focused initiatives.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.