Enterprise Architect SME

Enterprise Architect (Subject Matter Expert)

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000 annually Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required (or ability to obtain, if applicable)

About ITSC Secure Solutions

ITSC Secure Solutions is a mission-focused small business dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions and exceptional support to our government customers. Guided by our core values - Integrity Through Service and Commitment - we provide technical excellence while supporting critical national security missions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect (Subject Matter Expert) to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network. This position plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enforcing enterprise architecture (EA) policies, processes, and standards while supporting operational architecture requirements and strategic modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve Enterprise Architecture (EA) policies, standards, and processes.
• Conduct comprehensive enterprise architecture data analysis to support operational vignettes and mission planning.
• Review, analyze, and validate data within the Common Architecture Tool Suite (CATS).
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture requirements and monitor timely delivery of architecture products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engineers, and stakeholders to maintain architectural integrity and alignment with DAF objectives.
• Develop and implement enterprise architecture strategies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance on enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance.
• Monitor architecture performance, identify improvement opportunities, and prepare reports for leadership.
• Support enterprise modernization initiatives and strategic planning efforts across the DAF Battle Network.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Architecture, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience developing and maintaining Enterprise Architecture policies, processes, and governance.
• Experience analyzing enterprise architecture data and supporting complex operational environments.
• Experience working with the Common Architecture Tool Suite (CATS) or similar enterprise architecture tools.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Air Force (DAF).
• Experience supporting operational planning, architecture development, or modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with DoDAF, FEAF, TOGAF, or other enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience supporting digital transformation and enterprise integration efforts.
• Project management experience supporting large-scale government programs.