Enterprise Architect (Must be a U.S. Citizen)

PBG delivers mission-focused solutions that eliminate inefficiency and power transformation for federal agencies requiring agility, security, and impact.

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid)
Clearance/Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship required
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
PBG is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a high-profile federal financial and regulatory modernization initiative within a complex enterprise environment. This role will lead the strategic planning, design, and evolution of enterprise-wide technology architecture to support mission operations, modernization objectives, data integration, security compliance, and long-term technology transformation efforts.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting large federal financial, regulatory, oversight, or highly regulated environments and will possess strong expertise in enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud modernization, governance, and strategic technology planning. The Enterprise Architect will collaborate with executive leadership, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure engineers, application teams, and business stakeholders to guide enterprise technology decisions and modernization strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture strategies, frameworks, standards, and technology roadmaps
Analyze current-state systems, infrastructure, applications, and business processes to identify modernization opportunities and architectural gaps
Design target-state enterprise architecture solutions focused on scalability, interoperability, security, resiliency, and operational efficiency
Provide architectural oversight across modernization, cloud transformation, system integration, and enterprise technology initiatives
Collaborate with leadership, engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, and operational stakeholders to align technology solutions with business and mission objectives
Develop and enforce enterprise architecture governance processes, standards, and best practices
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve enterprise performance, automation, and operational effectiveness
Support enterprise technology investment planning and modernization decision-making efforts
Ensure architecture alignment with federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST, FISMA, Zero Trust, and risk management standards
Develop architecture diagrams, models, technical documentation, and executive briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences
Support cross-functional coordination between infrastructure, development, cybersecurity, data, and operations teams
Provide strategic guidance on enterprise integration, platform modernization, and long-term technology evolution

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems architecture, or IT modernization within large-scale enterprise or federal environments
Strong experience developing enterprise architecture roadmaps, governance frameworks, and modernization strategies
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, FEAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies
Experience designing cloud, hybrid, and enterprise integration architectures
Strong understanding of infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity architecture, and systems interoperability
Experience supporting highly regulated, financial, oversight, compliance, or mission-critical environments
Familiarity with federal cybersecurity and compliance standards including NIST, FISMA, and Zero Trust principles
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience briefing executive leadership
Ability to operate in fast-paced, highly visible enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal financial regulatory, banking oversight, compliance, or economic policy environments
Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives involving large-scale data, reporting, or analytical systems
Familiarity with enterprise data governance and secure information-sharing environments
TOGAF, AWS, Azure, SAFe, or other enterprise/cloud architecture certifications preferred
Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps environments preferred

Preferred Technical Areas

Enterprise Architecture & Governance
Cloud & Hybrid Architecture
IT Modernization & Digital Transformation
Systems Integration & Interoperability
Cybersecurity Architecture
Data Architecture & Governance
DevSecOps & Agile Delivery
Risk Management & Compliance Frameworks

#WHYPBG

We have successfully built a company culture based on our single most important asset - our employees. At PBG we are passionate about employee engagement and make it our business to provide our employees a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities that align with business strategy, promote team work and inspire innovation. A job is where you are spending most of your day, so PBG believes in making it a fun, collaborative and productive environment. We want our employees to have the opportunity to grow and be part of a company that is making a lasting contribution to our customers.

Benefits:

401K Retirement Plan
Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
Prescription benefit plan
Dental and Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Short term / Long-term disability
Supplemental group life and AD&D options
Yearly Bonuses
Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
Career/Professional Development Program
Spot Bonus Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.