Senior Enterprise Applications Architect

Job ID:08:121Location:Washington DCPosted Date:4/8/2008# of Positions:1Overview:Citizant is one of the Capital area’s fastest-growing providers of business and technical solutions to civilian and military government organizations. A leader in the area of Enterprise Architecture (Business, Information, Services, Technology and Performance), we hire only the most talented and committed employees who are passionate about delivering tangible EA services and results to the customer. The team members at Citizant are focused on one common goal: to help government serve the citizen. At Citizant, we challenge you to tell us something we don’t already know and to take something and make it so much more. We’re not going to tell you what opportunities to pursue or how to solve problems for your customer - we trust you to do that. Creativity, together with an unwavering desire for excellence in the way we think and work, is fundamental to our success.

Citizant’s EA team is comprised of experienced and certified professionals who deliver the customized approaches to client needs that continually receive industry recognition. Several of Citizant’s methodologies have been selected by the Intelligence Community sponsored Leadership in EA (LEAD) study as a Federal Best Practice. Through our efforts, we have helped increase our customers’ EA Assessment Maturity ratings. Recently, OMB posted HUD and CBP case studies (http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/egov/a-2-EAProfilesNEW2.html ) that are based on Citizant’s work performed at these agencies.

Citizant equips our EA staff with a framework for success with our proven mature, practical EA processes. Additionally, we support our staff with opportunities to stay current with technology and encourage our staff to attend conferences, attain certifications, etc. Thirty percent of our EA staff is Federal Enterprise Architect Certified (FEAC) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certified. The leader of Citizant’s EA practice area is a noted speaker at industry conferences and was most recently profiled in the Journal of Enterprise Architecture.

By joining the Citizant team, you are joining an award winning, fast-growing organization that strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. In addition to ranking #1 on Washington Technology's 'Fast 50' list, Citizant's record growth and performance have been recognized by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Business and INC. Magazine. This year, Citizant co-sponsored and presented at the 2007 Federal Computer Week EA conference and the Second Annual New Internet: Web 2.0 for Business conference.

This combination of dedicated professionals, solutions skill sets, and rigorous processes has helped our customers achieve tangible results that meet stakeholders’ requirements. As a result, we can confidently refer 100% of our past and current customers. We cherish our reputation as hardworking, honest, and smart.
Responsibilities:We are looking for a candidate that is motivated, detail-oriented with an interest in federal law enforcement and homeland security operations. This candidate must be client-focused and consummate a team player attitude. As a Senior Enterprise Application Architect, you will:

- Conduct analysis of existing IT capabilities, and on-going projects to identify functional gaps and redundancies with the goal of making recommendations that will promote enterprise-wide information sharing and the creation of reusable shared services.

- Leverage your knowledge of application architecture and development to the create the 'to-be' enterprise-focused application architectures.

- Work with Chief Architect to develop the applications-related segment architecture.

- Conduct research and analysis and produce/edit EA documents.

- Have the opportunity to think creatively and operate in a fast-paced, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Qualifications:We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following skills and experience:

- At least 15 years of experience in System Development Life Cycle which includes structured analysis and data design methodologies.

- At least 7 years of experience in information technology (IT) engagements and consulting on enterprise architecture, metadata management, web services, business process transformation, enterprise application integration (EAI), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and/or systems modernization projects preferably with the Federal Government.

- System/application design experience that spans all stages of application development.

- Experience developing web service-based architectures.

- Knowledge of application patterns and experience applying them.

- Knowledge of SOA, web services, and web service tools to include web service management and monitoring.

- Experience analyzing and modeling organizational processes

- Experience using web service technologies.

- Experience developing baseline and target architectures and transition plans.

- Knowledge of industry and federal architectural frameworks, such as the FEA, DODAF, and/or TOGAF.

- Must have a TOP SECRET clearance.


Company Statement:Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. Citizant offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including 20 days off in your first year (timebank, including sick days), 100% employee healthcare insurance premiums, matching 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, paid professional training and development, and much more. Citizant is an equal-opportunity employer.