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CACI International Inc

Chief Architect

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in State Road, IL
115K-252K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in State Road, IL
115K-252K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads enterprise technology strategy, architecture roadmaps, standards, modernization, and solution delivery for U.S. Government customers. Advises clients, translates business needs into technical solutions, governs architecture and engineering practices, evaluates emerging AI technologies, and supports consulting engagements, proposals, and business growth. Manages senior technical personnel and complex enterprise systems across applications, web services, data, business analysis, and product management.
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Job Title: Chief Architect

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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CACI’s searching for a Chief Architect/Technologist. This innovative and high-energy technology leader will provide strategic planning, implementation, and support services in the following areas: Enterprise applications (including SAP, Salesforce, Service Now), Web services (including Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft O365), Data services (including database administration, business intelligence, and data analysis, and geographic information systems [GIS]), Business analysis/business systems analysis [BA/BSA], and product management).
 

What You’ll Get to Do:
The selected candidate will:
 Devise strategies, sell and deliver value solutions, as well as possess clear understanding of client’s business vision, strategy, goals, and objectives
 Engage with clients to understand their challenge(s) and help design viable, value-added solutions and processes resulting in measurable business benefit
 Link the client's mission strategy to their IT strategy, documenting and devising both programs and projects demonstrating how the current and future needs of the organization will be met in an efficient, sustainable, and adaptable manner
 Create, maintain and own architecture roadmaps defining current state and target state architectures.  Work with delivery teams on the development and sustainable execution of transition plans
 Establish architecture standards, design patterns and technology reference models.  Govern adoption, compliance and/or exception approvals
 Maintain a technology roadmap that managers technical debt, plans and tracks modernization and end of life migrations to influence prioritization and investment decisions
 Evaluate the applicability of leading-edge technologies and harness this information to significantly influence future IT and business growth strategy
 Champion and enforce sound engineering practices across delivery teams including DevSecOps, CI/CD infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, code quality and security-by-design
 Provide a deep understanding of business capabilities and functions, processes, as well as data and related topics across the client organization
 Demonstrate authoritative knowledge and its implications for both the agency and industry as a whole
 Work with senior engineers and architects to identify, evaluate and pilot emerging technologies with focus on AI/ML, Gen and Agentics AI
 Translate client's business issues/opportunities into business requirements, identifying both technical and process solutions
 Help select best suited teams to deliver on the proposed solution vision. Drive implementation of chosen solutions through established project/project management principles/best practices. Support on-contract growth opportunities, while tracking business obstacles and objectives
 Develop and deliver presentations addressing prospect's business problems, objectives, and requirements, typically using in-depth or experiential knowledge
 Research to stay ahead in area of expertise - including understanding the current and future market, product, and competitor landscape; Support the proposal development process, responding to RFI's and RFP's
 Respond (or coordinate response) to technical questions about the process or related architecture
 Passion and experience applying emerging technologies to identify and address modern business challenges
 Understanding of modern business models and technology strategies
 Experience leading and managing technology-based consulting engagements and complex problems

 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications
 M.A./M.S./PhD Degree from an accredited institution
 15+ years leading solution delivery for US Government customers
 Prior experience managing senior technical personnel
 Understanding of the US Government marketspace, with an emphasis on solution development consolidation
  Prior experience managing solution design, development, and delivery for multiple enterprise systems, preferably for the Federal Government

Information for above Job Description:  These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have
• Prior project management experience on enterprise programs
• Prior experience performing the required qualifications on Agile programs

 

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$114,600-$252,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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