What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Architect position at Copper River Family of Companies?
Coho Technology Solutions is seeking a Chief Architect for design and maintenance of the Decennial IT "System of Systems" architecture, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability across multiple platforms. This position drives the Census Bureau's modernization strategy through cloud-native design, automation, and performance optimization.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Develop and maintain the enterprise-level SoS architecture.
- Define architecture standards focused on performance, resilience, and security.
- Lead cloud strategy implementation using secure, cloud-native best practices.
- Guide the technical direction of large-scale systems supporting the 2030 Census.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless interoperability of systems.
- Oversee architectural documentation, configuration management, and system version control.
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for optimization and modernization.
- Partner with cybersecurity leads to integrate security architecture principles into all designs.
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; Master's or relevant certification (TOGAF, AWS/Azure) preferred
- Experience:
- Minimum 12 years in systems or enterprise architecture, including 5 years leading large federal IT programs
- Expertise in multi-cloud, DevSecOps, and TOGAF-aligned frameworks
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River's Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $150,000 - $220,000