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Chief Architect

Yulista
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Apr 30, 2025
Troy 7 Inc. Regular PRIMARY FUNCTION Seeking a Chief Architect to oversee and plan enterprise-level evolution of a consolidated hardware / software technical baseline for the Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC) Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF) Operations Support Services (BOSS) contract. The Chief Architect drives strategic planning for the enterprise architecture, identifying long-term investments (3+ years) critical to mission success. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversee and manage IT support activities including infrastructure availability, maintainability, system upgrades, resource management, and rapid-response product generation. Document, evaluate, and maintain the integrated hardware/software technical baseline. Identify and mitigate architecture-level risks, issues, and opportunities Convene and lead working groups to conduct studies, trades and deliver innovative solutions to advance mission objectives Coordinate extensively with internal and external stakeholders, including customer agencies, government representatives, and high-level management. Manage project resources, risks, and deliverables adhering to allocated budgets, timelines, and customer requirements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Managing work distribution and providing direction to small technical teams, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. Coordinate staffing and resource planning to meet project requirements and timelines. Mentor and guide members of service and product teams KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Experience leading technical projects or programs focused on IT enterprise solutions, technology exploitation and development. Demonstrated ability to lead technical service teams and product teams in an Agile environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations, reports. Proven experience with risks, resource allocation, and project change controls. Proven experience with SSC or similar agencies is preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in engineering, computer science or related IT field, Minimum of 15 years industry-related experience, including at least 10 years of software development, integration and/or test experience within operational DoD or other national security facilities (can be industry and/or Government roles) Must possess a current TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Dynamic and collaborative, involving cross-functional teams, advanced IT platforms and network/cloud infrastructure, and a commitment to innovation while supporting mission-critical operations. PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen and must follow Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. PHYSICAL EFFORT Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically The Company's policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship or other protected status. When applicable, the Company's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is the Company's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. PREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g). EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.