Enterprise Architect (Enterprise Applications)

Overview

Domain Architect for the Enterprise Applications team in the Leidos Office of the Chief Information Officer, reporting through the Digital sector. Builds a clear picture of how enterprise applications work together and shapes where they go next, focused on the systems that implement end-to-end back-office business processes.

What you'll do

• Assess the current application landscape and build and maintain a roadmap that guides technology investment, weighing proposed software, tools, and enhancements against business strategy and long-term cost of ownership, including support for evaluating future ERP options.
• Review new technology initiatives early with peer enterprise architects from other domains, evaluating scope and technical feasibility across enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, HCM) to ensure architectural decisions consider impacts across data, platform, integration, and security layers.
• Review implementation plans and solution designs from platform owners on larger initiatives to identify technical risks, timeline bottlenecks, and scope creep, and to confirm alignment with architecture standards and expected business outcomes.
• Partner with project teams during implementation so delivered systems meet their intended outcomes on schedule.
• Provide architectural recommendations that align back-office applications with compliance, reporting, and government contracting requirements.
• Advise on application considerations in merger and acquisition activity, particularly ERP, HCM, payroll, and contract systems.
• Assess tools, cloud applications, and vendor capabilities for technical fit within the enterprise applications ecosystem.
• Serve as the go-to resource for how systems connect to the ERP, bridging gaps between platform teams and offering informal guidance on architectural decisions.

What you'll need

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree and 17+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture or related IT roles, or Master's degree and 15+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture or related IT roles.
• Demonstrated experience as a technologist with a strong grasp of end-to-end business processes (e.g., procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, AR/AP) and the ability to develop architecture plans without direct ownership of the applications.
• Experience as a technical lead on large back-office application initiatives (ERP, HCM, or similar).
• Experience assessing an application portfolio or major project proposal for technical risks and opportunities.
• Experience using an application roadmap to align technology investments with business needs in Finance, HR, or Procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including briefing senior leaders and translating between technical and business audiences.
• Ability to build consensus and influence peers and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required. An active clearance is not required.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a business or technology field.
• Enterprise architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) or experience in an enterprise architecture organization.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Workday, or comparable ERP and HCM platforms.
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence or integration.
• Experience developing or supporting technology for federal contractors, including DFARS, CAS, SOX, and internal audit requirements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and engineering systems such as Solumina (MES) or Windchill (PLM).

Details

• Director-level role reporting to the Director of Enterprise Applications.
• Can work remotely from any U.S.-based location.