DHS Growth Solutions Architect

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Project Overview: Builds solutions for the DHS that manages complex processes and connects small businesses with the DHS.  The employee will grow REI's presence in these projects as well as grow the account as a whole

Position Overview: This role is a blend of technical leadership, strategic innovation, and competitive solution development, focused on driving REI's growth and technical excellence. The individual will analyze and recommend new technologies, lead Agile development teams, and architect scalable solutions, particularly in cloud environments like AWS. They will support proposal development, mentor talent, and align technical strategies with business objectives. With a strong background in modern technologies and multi-vendor environments, this role plays a key part in fostering innovation, strengthening partnerships, and delivering solutions that meet both internal and client needs.

Responsibilities

This role is a blend of technical leadership and competitive solution development, driving REI's growth within Department of Homeland Security. The individual will align technical strategies with business objectives, architect solutions and lead technical proposal responses. With a strong background in DHS ecosystem, modern technologies and vendor partnerships, this role plays a key part in fostering innovation, strengthening partnerships, and delivering solutions that meet both current and prospective client needs.

Develop Competitive Solutions for REI's Growth
Support decision-making in lead identification and qualification, while contributing to capture strategies across REI's offerings. Develop competitive, persuasive solutions for approved captures and proposals, aligning REI's unique value proposition (UVP) with market needs, and working within RFP constraints to present REI's full suite of competencies.

Technical Leadership in Enterprise Agile Environment
Provide thought leadership in Digital Transformation and Agile Development. Mentor teams, advocate for best practices, lead POCs and deliver robust technical architectures. Drive collaboration across internal and external teams, ensuring efficient, scalable solutions while managing cross-vendor environments.

Identify and Exploit New Technologies
Analyze and recommend emerging technologies to meet business objectives, contributing to REI's technology strategy. Present solutions to senior officials and other stakeholders, offering expert advice on adoption strategies, application standardization, and process improvements. Maintain technology radars and contribute to REI's process asset library.

Support Business Strategy

Drive innovation, incubate new competencies, and contribute to REI’s overall strategy. Strengthen partnerships, manage the innovation backlog, and ensure alignment with business priorities and approved budgets.

Develop Capacity and Build Talent for REI
Support recruitment, talent development, and retention by leading Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Centers of Excellence (CoEs). Mentor teams, share best practices, and build networks of core competencies across REI, offering expertise without becoming a key resource.

Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ years of comprehensive experience in architecting sustainable enterprise-scale architectures, cloud applications, and solutions, including enterprise systems modernization, cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerized applications.
• 7+ years of experience within the Department of Homeland Security, especially at CBP or ICE.
• Ability to meet proposal deadlines for the team.
• Strong persuasive writing and presentation skills.
• Strong self-motivation and focus on delivering outcomes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a self-organized and cross-functional team.
• Ability to iterate and adapt based on new information, peer reviews, and feedback.
• Strong conflict resolution skills, ensuring team alignment on program goals.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated continued learning through one or more technical certifications (professional level or higher) or related methods.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Master’s degree preferred.

Clearance: Due to federal contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to obtain a DHS public trust clearance.

Location: Hybrid (1 Day per week in our Sterling, VA HQ)

EEO Statement: REI Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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