Senior Principal Enterprise Architect Job Listing at SAIC in Suffolk, VA (Job ID 2612475)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect to drive innovation and modernization efforts for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities within the Department of Defense (DoD). In this role, you will provide strategic guidance, technology expertise, and enterprise-level solutions to support transformational initiatives and achieve mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture and AI/ML Modernization:

• Translate DoD enterprise strategies into actionable future-state architectures and transition roadmaps for AI/ML modernization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to DoD stakeholders, guiding the lifecycle of AI/ML solutions—from concept development to operational deployment.
• Apply multi-disciplinary techniques, including:
• Business process decomposition and redesign.
• Information engineering and organizational redesign.
• IT strategy, architecture development, change management, and performance measurement.
• Lead enterprise business transformation efforts aligned with DoD AI/ML objectives.

Business Development and Customer Engagement:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with DoD customers by understanding mission requirements, capability gaps, and operational needs.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings, demonstrations, and proofs of concept to highlight tailored AI/ML solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with program managers, contracting officers, and senior leaders to influence requirements and grow business opportunities.
• Support proposal development by contributing:
• Technical approaches.
• Staffing strategies.
• Past performance success narratives.

AI/ML Concept Development and Implementation:

• Lead the end-to-end process of AI/ML capability development, from initial concept through operational deployment.
• Conduct ideation sessions with customers and internal teams to identify mission-relevant AI/ML use cases.
• Architect solutions that align with:
• DoD security frameworks.
• Cloud architectures at classification levels (IL-2 through IL-6).
• DevSecOps pipelines and cybersecurity policies.
• Oversee development activities, including sprints, testing, and user acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security standards, including ATO processes and Zero Trust architecture principles.

Technology Research and Evaluation:

• Continuously research emerging AI/ML tools, frameworks, platforms, and methodologies.
• Assess and recommend best-of-breed technologies based on:
• Performance, scalability, security, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure seamless integration of selected technologies within DoD environments, including cloud deployments and containerized solutions.
   

Enterprise Architecture Design and Governance:

• Design, develop, and maintain both current-state and future-state architectural models and supporting artifacts.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on architectural changes, including the integration of AI/ML services and data pipelines.
• Conduct architecture reviews to ensure compliance with EA policies and DoD standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, data scientists, and ML engineers to incorporate reengineered business processes and workflows into architectural designs.
   

Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development:

• Engage with enterprise governance processes to implement transition plans, drive strategic initiatives, and align enterprise goals with AI/ML modernization efforts.
• Define and guide enterprise architecture processes, policies, and responsibilities.
• Develop strategic roadmaps prioritizing and sequencing initiatives to achieve target-state architectures.
   

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture development and implementation in DoD or equivalent environments.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks, methodologies, and DevSecOps principles.
• Strong background in business transformation, IT strategy, and cybersecurity (including Zero Trust and ATO processes).
• Demonstrated success in business development and customer relationship management.
• Knowledge of DoD cloud architectures (IL-2 through IL-6) and secure data systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with technical staff, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Experience in strategic planning, roadmap development, and managing large-scale transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DoD policies, EA compliance requirements, and classified environments.
• Hands-on experience with advanced AI/ML tools and technologies.
• Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, DoDAF, etc.).
• Strong storytelling ability to build compelling business cases and presentations for diverse audiences.