--- title: Enterprise Architect at GovCIO in Washington, DC description: GovCIO is hiring for the Enterprise Architect role in Washington, DC. Pays $145K–$165K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/enterprise-architect-at-govcio-01a132a1-ed6a-7eee-99b4-2bf9f9201eb4 date: 2026-10-13T01:19:42Z og_description: Join GovCIO as Enterprise Architect in Washington, DC. Pays $145K–$165K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/1c91iv.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Washington, DC (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $145K/yr - $165K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Description GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Enterprise Architect. This position will be located in Washington D.C. and will be hybrid position. **Responsibilities** - Designs enterprise architecture (EA) to enable strategic or tactical transformations through informed decision-making at any level of an enterprise to support governance, future growth, adaptability, optimization, innovation, and modernization initiatives such as cloud or digital solutions. - Applies advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. - Works without considerable direction. **Qualifications** Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics 12+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience - 5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, system integration, platform operations, or cybersecurity or RMF-aligned environments - Experience designing enterprise-level architectures, models, blueprints, and technical roadmaps - Experience analyzing current-state architectures, performing trade-off analyses, and defining target architectures for complex organizations - Experience with enterprise IT environments, including governance, compliance, NIST, RMF, and FISMA requirements - Experience with enterprise-scale data integration, interface patterns, and system interoperability such as API or event-driven integration - Experience developing or maintaining MBSE or DoDAF architecture views including AVs, CVs, OVs, SVs, PVs, and StdVs - Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across governance, cybersecurity, engineering, and portfolio domains Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience with enterprise analytics platforms such as Databricks, Tableau, Qlik, Foundry, Palantir, Jupiter, or WDP - Experience with cloud architecture, AWS, Nutanix (NC2), and GovCloud-aligned infrastructure design - Knowledge of portfolio management, governance operations, IM or IT requirements management, and risk reduction methodologies - Master's degree in a technical or business discipline such as IT, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration - Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) or DoD or industry EA Certification - DoD 8140 or Cyber Workforce Framework-aligned cybersecurity Certifications such as CASP+, Security+, or SSCP Certification - Personnel shall possess strong communication skills, ability to work with business and IT stakeholders, and knowledge of OMB and Treasury EA guidance. **Posted Salary Range** USD $145,000.00 - 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