Enterprise Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. Guidehouse scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:
The Enterprise Architect will lead current-state and future-state architecture assessments supporting modernization of business processes, technology platforms, data environments, and operating models. The architect will develop enterprise-level views that support executive decision-making and modernization planning.
Develop business, capability, data, application, and technology architecture artifacts.
Document current-state architecture and operational interdependencies.
Create target-state architecture models and modernization roadmaps.
Analyze technical debt, risks, dependencies, and modernization readiness.
Facilitate architecture workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
Assess cloud migration and platform rationalization opportunities.
Support operating model and governance design activities.
Develop executive architecture briefings and visualizations.
Ensure alignment with enterprise technology, security, and data strategies.
What You Will Need:
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Eight (8) years of enterprise, solution, or data architecture experience.
Experience creating architecture artifacts and executive-level visualizations.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF.
Experience assessing business, data, and technology architectures.
Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Work from client office in Washington, DC and Guidehouse office in Tyson's Corner, VA
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Master's degree in related field.
TOGAF, AWS Architect, Azure Architect, Open CA, or similar certification.
Federal government or financial services experience.
Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives.
Experience with cloud architecture and data platforms.
Experience in highly regulated environments.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
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