Overview

Work Where it Matters

Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.

As a Compass Point employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Compass Point Federal (Compass Point) is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect with experience and expertise supporting US Special Operations Command. The Architect will participate in key strategic growth initiatives and other high profile solution efforts with a focus on the US Special Operations and other Combatant Commands. They will leverage Compass Point and sister company IT Services, technology solutions, and mission specific professional services to lead solutions.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting senior leadership in developing strategic directions and solutions to meet customer needs.

• Serve as a main solutions developer and technical advisor for innovative technology, IT Engineering, application development for IT solutions & services delivery & management.

• Execute and / or facilitate solutions development efforts to support growth activities with Compass Point, Emerging Markets Group, and Akima.

• Lead the development / definition of a technology vision and solutions for projects or opportunities within the existing or target client base, including but are not limited to the gap analysis, solution architecture and roadmap, Technology CONOPS and researching best practices and assessing solution options.

• Develop white papers, briefs, proposals, and other corporate branding activities. Participate in customer meetings, oral presentations, and other growth activities as required.

• Support Business Development and Capture team with the definition of use cases as well as Business Cases (scope, goals, deliverables, costs, timescales, plans, dependencies, resource requirements and milestones) and teaming for potential requirements.

• Assist the business group’s human capital development and reskilling initiatives to strengthen technical skills across the environment.

• Assist the group leadership to determine and help orchestrate the delivery of business outcomes with the implementation of new technology initiatives as requested.

• Research and understand industry technologies and nontechnology trends/processes that apply to customer environment.

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry, academia, and technical leaders within the Federal Government.

• Support the review of business opportunities and determination as related to the company strategy and initiatives.

• Support other corporate initiatives and projects as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have at least a 4-year degree with 8-10 years' experience.

• US Special Operations Command Experience

• Experience successfully architecting technical solutions and leading and supporting complex capture pursuits and proposals.

• Excellent Communication and Collaboration Experience in a Team environment

• Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time (during capture) and in challenging situations (during proposal development).

• Proficient with common office applications such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Visio.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field and masters preferred.

• Experience with J6, US Special Operations Command

• Major Industry accreditations/certifications.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: Compass Point

Clearance: Able to Obtain TS

Work Type: Hybrid

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-8903