Solution Architect (Information Technology)

The Solution Architect will provide technical and architectural expertise to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) Enterprise Architecture (EA) Modernization initiative. This role will be responsible for designing, evaluating, and guiding the implementation of secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions that align with the Department of Veterans Affairs modernization strategy and enterprise architecture framework. The Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into solutions that support mission objectives, governance, and compliance standards.

This is a TEMPORARY (6 months) full-time position in the Washington, DC area and onsite work will be necessary.

Position Responsibilities:

Support the solution architect design for modernization efforts, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance. Assist in the development of target-state architecture, reference models, and roadmaps for applications, data, integration, and infrastructure domains. Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements, translating them into technical solutions. Evaluate current-state systems, identify modernization opportunities, and propose innovative solutions. Provide technical guidance and support during solution development, integration, and deployment. Ensure solutions comply with federal cybersecurity, data protection, and accessibility requirements. Support development of program deliverables and artifacts, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and standards. Participate in architecture reviews and solution assessments to support decision-making. Collaborate with the Security Governance Lead to integrate risk management and security controls into solution design.