Job Summary:
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is responsible for developing and operating satellites for intelligence and reconnaissance. They are seeking a Chief Architect who will establish the enterprise IT architecture strategy and provide technical leadership to ensure alignment with mission objectives and modernization efforts.
Responsibilities:
โข Partner with C/TD to establish and maintain enterprise IT architecture strategy, including principles, standards, policies, and 10-year roadmap using UAF framework, aligned with COMM mission and DoW/IC mandates
โข Provide senior technical leadership to COMM leadership on architecture decisions and technology investments; chair Technology Review Forum for IT change management governance across all Groups/Offices
โข Design enterprise integration frameworks and architect technical solutions including cloud-native/hybrid environments, digital engineering platforms, and AI/ML foundations; evaluate and recommend enterprise technologies
โข Co-chair NRO Standards Management Group and represent NRO on Joint Enterprise Steering Committee, ensuring review and promotion of emerging commercial and government standards
โข Lead enterprise-wide architecture governance, building organizational competencies, reviewing major program architectures, and establishing compliance mechanisms and continuous improvement processes
โข Oversee Data Driven Decisions (D3) project and support NRO CAI framework implementation; serve as COMM AI Champion for CAIO-led policy development and technology evaluation
โข Manage FFRDC, SETA, contractor, and reservist support for enterprise architecture modeling, digital engineering, and strategic technology initiatives
Qualifications:
Required:
โข You must be a U.S. Citizen
โข You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
โข You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
โข You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
โข Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to establish relationships across organizational levels, prepare technical briefings, and present strategic recommendations to senior executives and NRO leadership
โข Expert understanding of systems engineering principles (including MBSE), enterprise architecture frameworks (UAF, DoWAF, TOGAF), and comprehensive knowledge of agency mission, objectives, and management practices
โข Mastery of advanced IT principles and proven expertise in developing enterprise architectures, including cloud/SOA/hybrid environments, as-is baselines, to-be reference architectures, and multi-year technology roadmaps
โข Strong knowledge of architecture governance, technical review processes, and change management; extensive experience leading architecture forums and working with DoW/IC architecture initiatives and compliance requirements
โข Advanced degree in Systems/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or IT-related fields; professional certifications in enterprise architecture (TOGAF, Zachman, DoWAF/UAF) and PMP or equivalent
โข Experience with digital engineering, DevSecOps, agile/SAFe methodologies, space systems/satellite communications, architecture modeling tools, data visualization platforms (Tableau, PowerBI), and AI/ML technologies
โข Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage FFRDC/SETA contractors; background in information systems security, accreditation processes, and network security methodologies
Company:
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the leading agency in charge of Americaโs space-based intelligence systems. Founded in 1961, the company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, US, , with a team of 0-1 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.