Software Architect Contract Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

At a certain point, software design can start to look like clairvoyance. You've developed so many organization-wide software architectures that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technical challenge, but you can also anticipate future concerns. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the software technology supporting Enterprise Network Operations.

On our team, you'll translate your customer's software needs and future goals into a plan by collaborating with software developers, security personnel, system operators, and other IT staff members to manage code releases, test and monitor systems for vulnerabilities, create new programs to patch gaps in the current security program and add countermeasures to prevent against new threats, develop and maintain scripts to automate existing manual build and deployment procedures via CI/CD pipelines, develop and maintain automation procedures to assist with infrastructure automation.

With your advanced technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you'll guide a team that develops the best solutions for our customers.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with program management, including managing complex IT projects

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degreeinProject ManagementorIT

• DoDM 8140.03 for Defensive Cyber Workforce (DCWF) Work Role 801 Advanced Level Certification

• PMI Certification, such as PgMPorPMP

• ITIL 4 FoundationandManaging ProfessionalFramework Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience withAgilemethodologies and project tools

• Experiencedeveloping and writingPerformance Work Statements (PWS) or Statements of Work (SOW)

• Experiencereviewing vendor proposalsandvendor managementto align contracts and SLAs

• Experience withperformancebased and awardfeecontracts

• Knowledge ofDoDproject or program management practices

• Ability toleadlarge, multifunctional teamsof 150+personnel, workindependently, andanticipate, mitigate, and resolverisks and conflicts across workstreams

• Master's degreeinProject ManagementorIT

• SAFeProgram ConsultantCertification

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.