The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000 people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for the delivery of digital work for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies. You will lead delivery teams with a focus on delivering IT systems and data products that inform program evaluation, implementation, and agency operations. In this role, you will blend knowledge of federal public health programs and IT systems to design, develop, and deliver solutions and teams with a high level of quality, resiliency, and timeliness. 

Core Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the design, development, and delivery of IT systems and data products for federal public health projects and programs, managing across the dimensions of people, process, technology, and partners. 
• Serves as an expert and mentor in digital, federal, public health programs, including relevant program, policy, data, and platforms topics. Maintains deep knowledge of these programs, data systems, and contractor ecosystems.
• Works collaboratively with the Public Health go-to-market team to lead capture and proposal efforts, focusing on high-priority, strategic engagements. 
• Works collaboratively across the Abt organization to act as a change leader. For example, supports the creation of reusable digital assets for data science work at CDC.
• Executes using modern frameworks for delivery of digital work, like Agile, DevSecOps, and MLOps.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key agency and partner staff. Supports conversations and demonstrations introducing cloud-based data, data analytics, and data science, including AI, solutions to the customer.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with key partner organizations, including digital services firms, cloud service providers, and systems integrators for expansion of pipeline and generation of differentiated win themes.
• Travel (up to 15%) to provide training, consulting, and implementation for Abt projects.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree 12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated delivery experience at CDC and related agencies at a consistently high level of quality.
• Experience working with and knowledge of public health program, policy, and data, as well as relevant data systems.
• Working knowledge of interoperability and FHIR, cloud architecture, common tech stacks, the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), and the Data Management Book of Knowledge (DMBOK). AWS cloud and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications preferred.
• Excellent networking and facilitation skills and ability communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences and expertise levels.
• Ability to listen, understand, and be responsive to client needs and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to think creatively and approach challenges in new or different ways. Able to translate business requirements into technical requirements.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in translating perceived needs into technical requirements.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and rapidly growing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a multi-cultural environment.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $105,000 to $168,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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