Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking a technical thinker and doer to work as a Applications Architect within a highly dynamic and impactful operating environment located in McLean, VA.

The Applications Architect will:

• Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, and network connectivity, other systems interfaces, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
• Design the technical architecture to support the migration of applications to the cloud environment, or the establishment of new applications within the cloud environment.
• Develop architectural guidance for applications developers, defining target platforms, interface designs, development patterns and styles, and development languages and tools to be used to implement the business of the system design.
• Lead development of system prototypes to demonstrate application of design principles.
• Monitor industry trends and directions; develop and present substantive technical recommendations to the Sponsor.
• Oversee the design, evaluation, selection, implementation and support of major applications development and production support tools and platforms.
• Provide complete assessments of the technical characteristics of proposals and alternatives considered in applications design.
• Provide technical expertise in systems architecture; participate in the formulation of software engineering practices; assess feasibility of system plans; establish priorities; and develop and implement plans that adhere to established strategic business and system objectives.
• Review and assess technical proposals requesting changes or upgrades to existing applications.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience with application design and development, and associated engineering practices to implement/transition applications into enterprise architectures.
• Demonstrated experience working with IC Agencies.
• Knowledge of IC systems, processes, data, and policies.
• Knowledge and application of agile techniques and methodologies.
• Experience mentoring or training (through formal or informal means) members of the team on applications architecting.
• Maintain one or more certifications in specific languages, systems, or technologies.

Skill Levels:

• Senior Expert (SME): Bachelor’s Degree in associated field and 14 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree in associated field and 11 years of relevant experience; PhD and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Compensation: $1183,600 - $321,300
• Expert: Bachelor’s Degree in associated field and has 10 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree and 9 years of relevant experience; PhD and 8 years of relevant experience.
  •  Compensation: $166,800 - $291,900
• Senior: Bachelor’s Degree in associated field and has 6 years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
  •  Compensation: $138,000 - $241,500

Desired Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, 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, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.