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Arenatechnologies

Chief Architect

Lincoln, MA · On-site

$205 - $245/hr

The Chief Architect will be responsible for defining mission threads, use cases, and interface ... flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability ...

Intrepid

Chief Architect

Lincoln, MA · On-site

The Chief Architect will be responsible for defining mission threads, use cases, and interface ... flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability ...

NTT DATA Services

Chief Architect

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$142K - $237K/yr

We are currently seeking a Chief Architect to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia (US ... At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our ...

NTT DATA Services

Chief Architect

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$142K - $237K/yr

We are currently seeking a Chief Architect to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia (US ... At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our ...

NTT DATA Services

Chief Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$142K - $237K/yr

We are currently seeking a Chief Architect to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia (US ... At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our ...

TrackTik Inc.

Chief Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Trackforce is seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Chief Architect to define and lead ... Fully remote & flexible work * Open Time Off (OTO) policy * Medical, dental & vision coverage

Trackforce

Chief Architect

Trackforce is seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Chief Architect to define and lead ... Benefits We Offer • Fully remote & flexible work • Open Time Off (OTO) policy • Medical ...

SPA

Chief Architect with Security Clearance

Lincoln, MA · On-site

The Chief Architect will be responsible for defining mission threads, use cases, and interface ... flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability ...

kgs

Chief Solutions Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

... Chief Solutions Architect to support KTS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This ... flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Technology ...

Koniag, Inc.

Chief Solutions Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

... Chief Solutions Architect to support KTS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This ... flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Technology ...

kgs

Chief Solutions Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

... Chief Solutions Architect to support KTS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This ... flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Technology ...

Opplane

Chief Architect (Santa Clara)

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Job Summary Opplane Inc. is seeking a visionary Chief Architect to lead the strategic technical ... Flexible paid time off and holiday policy. * A dynamic work environment at the forefront of Fintech ...

Lockheed Martin

Chief Systems Architect

Stratford, CT · On-site

THE WORK The Chief Systems Architect (CSA) is responsible for creating the systems architecture to ... Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a ...

Everhart Architecture Company

Architect

West Chester, PA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Flexible working hours and hybrid flexibility * Growth into a key technical and leadership role ... Chief Architect preferred; Revit experience welcome. • Registered Architect preferred; strong ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible chief architect in the United States is $177,571.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $150,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Chief Architect vs Software Architect?

AspectFlexible Chief ArchitectSoftware Architect
CredentialsTypically requires architecture certifications, project management experience, and industry-specific knowledgeOften holds a computer science degree, software development certifications, and architecture experience
Work EnvironmentWorks across multiple projects, coordinating teams, and overseeing architectural design in various industriesFocuses on designing software systems, coding, and technical decision-making within development teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in construction, IT, and engineering sectors for high-level project planningPrimarily used in IT and software development companies for system design

The Flexible Chief Architect and Software Architect roles both require technical expertise and project oversight, but the Chief Architect has a broader scope across multiple projects and industries, while the Software Architect specializes in designing and implementing software systems within development teams.

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Chief Architect

Systems Planning and Analysis

Lincoln, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Sea, Land, Air Analysis Group's mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.
SPA has a need for a Chief Architect, who will serve as the lead designer of the Mission Planning Enterprise architecture and steward its evolution over the life of the program. This leader will ensure that software, data, and infrastructure form a cohesive, scalable, and interoperable system aligned with DoD and Air Force standards and the government's reference architectures. The Chief Architect will be responsible for defining mission threads, use cases, and interface constructs that keep vendor and platform solutions aligned with enterprise requirements.#FC #DICE
Responsibilities
The Chief Architect leads the design and evolution of the overall mission planning enterprise architecture, ensuring that software, data, and infrastructure form a cohesive, scalable, and interoperable system. They align architecture with DoD and Air Force technical standards, the mission planning enterprise engineering vision, and the government's reference architectures. The Chief Architect drives mission threads, use cases, interface specifications, and architecture conformance monitoring, and leads the comparison of vendor and platform-specific designs against government requirements. They play a central role in architecture-related working groups and interface control activities, helping ensure consistent implementation of architectural decisions across programs and vendors.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of architecture experience on complex, distributed, software-intensive systems, with at least 5 years in DoD C2, mission planning, or related domains
  • Demonstrated experience designing or managing architectures that include frameworks, common components, and platform-unique components, including internal and external interfaces
  • Strong knowledge of DoD architecture frameworks and technical standards, including net-centric and interoperability considerations
  • Experience with component configuration management and architectural baselines, including tracking versions of frameworks, components, tools, and utilities across multiple environments
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • An active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in systems architecture/software engineering, or systems engineering plus experience leading architecture and interface control working groups and authoring/maintaining interface control documents
  • Hands-on familiarity with .NET and native Windows environments and with planning migrations across operating system versions and standard desktop configurations
  • Experience monitoring, enforcing, and evolving architecture conformance across multiple programs and vendors
  • Demonstrated ability to develop architecture products (views, mission threads, use cases, models) that directly support requirements decomposition, test planning, and integration evaluations
  • Prior experience evaluating vendor or COTS/GOTS architectures and products against government reference architectures in source-selection or trade-study contexts

Pay Range Information
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Massachusetts, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $205,000.00/Yr. - USD $245,000.00/Yr.

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