Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and Government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.

The Systems and Solutions Architect (Federal) supports large Federal Government Information Technology (IT) programs that design and deliver homeland security and emergency management systems and innovative solutions. They have 7-8 years of architecting systems and/or cloud solutions in a complex technology environment. They have extensive experience working with senior government clients to design and help oversee development throughout implementation to achieve mission results.

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and occasionally remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to the Government chief architect, by applying expertise in cloud solutions and the delivery of large, complex Information Technology (IT) solutions
Develop innovative solutions across a range of technologies to meet future government business and technical needs
Assess current and help plan for future program systems and processes to determine areas that may benefit from machine intelligence and smart technology
Develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to advance government mission initiatives
Work closely with a development team and clients to establish the technical requirements and design for legacy application modernization
Perform code reviews to understand the legacy application software architecture, and determine and document areas for improvement and focus
Provide quality assurance and oversight
Consult with application and industry subject matter experts to align business requirements with technical requirements
Assist on additional Engineering team projects and initiatives as requested
Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
Act as a steward of the company, helping the company offer solutions to new clients and support new business, company strategic functions, and operational initiatives - building understanding of a consulting firm and helping the company grow

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience on complex IT projects using an Agile or similar software engineering lifecycle and related tools, preferably including experience in Federal government technology environments
4 years of experience supporting and testing cloud-based technology (e.g., AWS)
Proven experience in achieving proficiency in new technologies quickly and in enhancing the quality of designs and emerging technology solutions
Experience designing, developing, and implementing a modernized software application
Experience with, but not limited to the following technologies - Amazon Web Services native services, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, Java, WSDL, DNS, SOAP, REST, XML, Customer Managed Keys (CMKs), and Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Experience with client and stakeholder engagement (including senior-level leaders) and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
Proven ability to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm.

Applying to Arc Aspicio: Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm in this role. Cover letters are essential so we can understand your interest and experience relevant to consulting. The use of AI tools or AI-generated content is strictly prohibited throughout the application process. Applicants are expected to rely solely on their own knowledge, experience, judgment, and work when completing application materials and participating in any stage of the hiring process. Any applicant found to have used AI assistance will be removed from consideration for the position.

Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

About Arc Aspicio: Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach.

Our goal is to attract people who love to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, be leaders in everything they do, and develop strong relationships with their clients and colleagues.

Our positions are based in the DC metro area and require employees to live in DC, VA, and MD within commuting distance of our client sites and DC office.

Commitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V

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