Systems Architect at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Big Data Architecture, Business Process Analysis, Cloud Data Architecture, Large Scale System Design, Network Load Balancing

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Architect supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flow Management Data and Services (FMDS). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. 
 
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a Systems Architect joining our team to focus on long term software modernization and development of new functional enhancements, increasing the capabilities of Traffic Flow Management (TFM).  

HOW A SYSTEMS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Interface with design and implementation engineers to resolve problems in accordance with the fundamental design concepts, and user needs and constraints
• Advise on selection of technology, protocols, procedures and tools to meet the mission needs
• Develop system architectures and perform technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis of systems
• Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and
• Conducts design tradeoff analysis and develops strategies for system development and modification
• Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
• Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Producibility, etc.)
• Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
• Assess risks to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure
• Provide technical analysis/trade-off analysis for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics or science

Required Experience:

• Fifteen years (15) years’ experience

Security Clearance Level:

• Must be clearable for a position of Public Trust and standard background investigation check
• US Residency Requirement

Required Technical Skills:

• Experience analyzing complex business processes, rules and constraints
• Experience developing and recommending viable approaches to efficiently meet requirements
• Significant experience with large-scale data architecture, data modeling, database design, and data systems implementation
• Experience with load balancing, distributed computing, and cloud architectures
• Solid understanding of network and system development and deployment
• Extensive experience with performing engineering and/or scientific research, studies, and analyses of specified technological, scientific, programmatic and operational issues

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrate strength in solving complex problems

Location:

• Hybrid | Virginia & Washington DC Area

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#WeAreGDIT #systemsarchitect # TFM

The likely salary range for this position is $176,446 - $212,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.