United States onlyThis role offers a competitive compensation package, including a $25,000 signing bonus, as well as opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Join Our Team as a Senior Strategic IT Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead
Are you an accomplished IT solutions architect or technical leader with a knack for crafting winning solutions for government agencies? Look no further! Next Phase is seeking dynamic individuals like you to join our esteemed team. As a top federal solutions provider, we're committed to driving innovation and solving complex challenges across various government sectors, including NOAA, DHS, NASA (Goddard & HQ), DOC, FCC, FAA, and DISA.
Why Next Phase?
Dynamic Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge projects spanning scientific data archives, environmental science systems, 5G wireless solutions, and advanced IT solutions rooted in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
Impactful Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that enhance government IT operations and address critical challenges faced by federal agencies.
Thought Leadership: Showcase your expertise by presenting solutions to senior federal leadership and contributing to thought leadership initiatives within the organization.
Rewarding Benefits: This role offers a competitive compensation package, including a $25,000 signing bonus, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Strategic IT Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead at Next Phase, you'll play a pivotal role in architecting innovative IT solutions tailored to the unique needs of government agencies. Leveraging your deep technical expertise and strategic vision, you'll collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals and design scalable, secure solutions that capture the essence of their requirements in winning federal proposals.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their strategic goals and technical needs, shaping solutions that align with their objectives.
- Design scalable and secure solutions for targeted agency systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
- Develop compelling materials and deliver presentations to senior federal leadership, showcasing the value of our solutions and thought leadership.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, integrating innovative approaches into our solutions to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead (required). Trusted relationships supporting government agencies such as NOAA, DHS, NASA (Goddard & HQ), DOC, FCC, FAA, and DISA - a plus!
- Experience developing briefings on complex technical topics and delivering presentations to senior federal leadership.
- Strong expertise in developing technical portions of federal proposals and designing federal systems.
- Fifteen (15) years of total experience in engineering or IT, with at least three (3) years at a federal agency.
- Track record of serving as a Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, or Technical Program Manager for eight (8) out of fifteen (15) years.
- Willingness to attend in-person meetings at NASA (Goddard & HQ), NOAA, and DHS on a regular basis.
Join us in shaping the future of government IT solutions. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey with Next Phase!
Residency Requirements:
- You must be a US citizen or green cardholder with established residency in the US for the past three (3) years.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Additional Information about this opening:
- Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days working remotely.
- We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and exposure to exciting projects and initiatives.
- This position is suited for candidates within commuting distance to Columbia, MD and is not eligible for a fully remote schedule.
- Next Phase embraces the recommendations from the CDC on vaccine use. Unless qualified for a religious or medical exemption, employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional growth and development opportunities. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.
- The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only, not a compensation or salary guarantee. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.
ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.
Innovation. It’s What Defines Us.
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering, and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people who achieve results, understand the importance of being productive and supportive team members, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.
Will you join us to share in the success?
Benefits
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS
- Medical Insurance (three healthcare plans to choose from), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-sponsored Wellness Program
PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid AD&D Insurance
- Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
PAID LEAVE
- Competitive Paid-Time-Off Program
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity leave for mothers recovering from the birth of a child
RETIREMENT
- 401K plan with 5% employer contribution (employee contributions are not required to receive 5% employer contribution)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Employees are reimbursed for professional development activities, including classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, professional licenses required for a position
PET INSURANCE
- Choose from two options to help keep your pets happy and healthy
COMPETITIVE BONUS PROGRAM
- At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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