Enterprise Architect

As an IT Specialist (ENTARCH) at the GS-2210-15, you will be part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Personnel Management. Selectees may be placed in either of two companion Enterprise Architect positions - Platforms and Infrastructure, or Products and Applications - which together maintain OPM's single, unified enterprise architecture and jointly drive standardization, optimization, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including SI and Zero Trust.

Serve as OPM's senior technical authority for enterprise architecture in the assigned domain, defining and evolving architecture visions, principles, frameworks, reference models, standards, reusable patterns, and technical governance methods. Lead development of current-state and target-state architectures and multi-year transition roadmaps, and co-maintain OPM's unified enterprise architecture and Zero Trust Architecture framework with the companion enterprise architect. Review major proposed systems, platforms, acquisitions, and modernization initiatives for architectural alignment, interoperability, reuse, security, and lifecycle sustainability; serve as senior technical evaluation authority for major IT buys. Advise the ACIO, CIO, and other senior OPM officials on architectural options, dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs; influence stakeholders to adopt enterprise standards; and mentor architects and IT specialists across OPM. Position 1 - Enterprise Architect, Platforms and Infrastructure (ACIO-Platforms): cloud and hosting, network, compute and storage, identity and access, endpoint, integration and API platforms, DevSecOps, and shared technology services. Position 2 - Enterprise Architect, Products and Applications (ACIO-Products): business applications and digital products, application portfolios, data architecture, API design, software delivery, digital experience, and SI-enabled applications.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

There is no education requirement for this position. Under the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210, education may not be required, used in lieu of, or substituted as an alternative for demonstrating the required competencies or specialized experience. Transcripts are not required. Minimum Proficiency Level: *Applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies. Below is a detailed explanation of the Proficiency Level Scale used to evaluate General Competencies for this position: Level 1 - Awareness: - Applies competency in the simplest or most structured situations. - Requires close and extensive guidance. - Demonstrates awareness but limited practical application. - Learning the foundational elements. Level 2 - Basic: - Applies the competency in somewhat routine or structured situations. - Requires frequent guidance. - Demonstrates familiarity with key concepts and practices. - Beginning to build confidence and independence. Level 3 - Intermediate: - Applies the competency in moderately difficult situations. - Requires occasional guidance. - Demonstrates solid understanding and consistent application. - Able to adapt to new or unfamiliar contexts. Level 4 - Advanced: - Applies the competency in considerably difficult or varied situations. - Requires little or no guidance. - Demonstrates broad and in-depth understanding. - May coach or guide others. Level 5 - Expert: - Applies the competency in exceptionally difficult or novel situations. - Serves as a key resource and trusted advisor to others. - Demonstrates mastery and deep insight into the competency area. - Often leads or mentors others in this area.