Program Manager / Chief Enterprise Architect, Washington

Overview
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At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction.
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Come join our team!
Zantech is looking for a talented
Program Manager / Chief Enterprise Architect
to contribute to the success of our upcoming
Program Management Support
project for an
Onsite
role based out of
the Washington DC Metro Area/Pentagon
.
The
Program Manager / Chief Enterprise Architect
will play a crucial role in providing:
Enterprise Architecture Framework Development
Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development
Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Briefings
DoDAF/FEAF Architecture Documentation
Program Management and Contract Oversight
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact and strategic advisor to CDAO leadership on all EA/BPM matters
Develop and maintain comprehensive enterprise architecture roadmaps and strategic plans for Advana platform evolution
Lead development of DoDAF-compliant architecture products (OV, SV, TV, DIV views)
Design and implement data governance frameworks and enterprise data management strategies
Coordinate architecture decisions across 40+ DoD organizations using Advana
Brief senior DoD leadership (flag officers, SES) on architecture strategies and recommendations
Manage program execution including budget, schedule, staffing, and quality deliverables
Ensure integration of EA/BPM work with broader Open DAGIR and CDAO initiatives
Lead technical design reviews and architecture assessment boards
Mentor and develop enterprise architecture team members
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across OSD, Services, and COCOMs
Required Experience / Knowledge
15+ years in DoD Enterprise Architecture and program management
Deep expertise in DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework)
Proven experience with TOGAF and/or FEAF frameworks
Prior work with CDAO, Advana platform, or DoD enterprise data architecture
Executive communication skills (briefing flag officers, SES leadership)
Strategic planning and multi-year roadmap development
Enterprise-wide systems integration and data architecture
Government stakeholder management across OSD/Services/COCOMs
Contract program management and CPAF/CPFF contract execution
Data governance and information architecture principles
Agile/SAFe program management methodologies
Must have demonstrated experience as a technical lead on DoD enterprise data platforms
Prior pilot program or first-of-kind implementation experience highly valued
Experience with real-time data integration, cloud migration, and multi-domain architectures
Published architecture artifacts and framework documentation preferred
Education / Certifications
DoDAF or TOGAF certification (required)
PMP or equivalent program management certification
Certifications Preferred:
FEAF certification
DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certification
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
Education Preferred:
Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Doctorate in relevant technical or management field
Security Clearance
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI or higher clearance, per contract requirements.
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