Peraton · 12 hours ago
Enterprise Architect, SME
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Chief ISR Architect - SME to provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order, ensuring that ISR excellence drives mission-critical objectives.
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Responsibilities
Provides technical leadership, holding ultimate accountability for defining the overarching ISR architectural vision, policies, and strategic direction for the Task Order, including leading Accelerated Commercial Adoption (e.g., Tech/C2ISR Roadmap and Capability Backlog)
Chairs the Modernization and Innovation Cell (MIC), including building out Peraton Innovation Consortium/Partner Network, to unite ISR experts across Peraton and partners to accelerate new capability (e.g., Lab-to-Warfighter, Commerciality initiatives)
Establishes enterprise-level goals and long-range strategic plans (e.g., Value Stream Mapping) for all ISR architectural activities, ensuring that ISR excellence drives mission-critical objectives, overall governance, and quality across the global C2ISR infrastructure
Serves as the principal authority on complex ISR architectural challenges, technological innovation in sensor-to-shooter timelines, and advanced ISR methodologies, guiding program leadership on critical decisions affecting C2ISR capabilities
Directs and controls all ISR architectural initiatives and teams across the TO, holding ultimate responsibility for strategic planning, resource allocation, process methodologies, and ensuring that all ISR architectural efforts contribute to delivering mission-critical objectives
Leverages deep domain and expert technical knowledge to conduct comprehensive ISR architectural reviews, develop advanced mitigation strategies for systemic architectural risks (e.g., data overload, latency issues, cross-domain data fusion), and integrate innovative, proactive ISR solutions into the TO's overall management
Engages in high-level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, shaping ISR architectural policies, resource allocation, and technical standards with critical impact on C2ISR mission effectiveness, global operational readiness, and the long-term success of the Task Order
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Chief ISR Architect or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
Minimum of 16 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 14 years' experience with a MS/MA or 10 years' experience with a Ph.D. OR 20 years without a degree OR 18 years with AS/AA
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 651 Enterprise Architect. Advanced Level / ability to obtain
Preferred
DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment
Benefits
Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
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2026-01-22
2025-09-25
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