EY
Chief Architect, Director - Government and Public Sector (GPS)
EY, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Chief Architect, Director – Government & Public Sector (GPS)
Location: DC Metro, Alpharetta, New York Metro Preferred.
EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams that creates a better working world.
The Government Public Sector (GPS) Chief Architect accelerates the expansion of GPS market opportunities by co‑creating technology‑powered solutions in collaboration with the GPS Service Lines. The role addresses all architectural facets—enterprise, solution, application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration—ensuring alignment with GPS technology solutions and enterprise architecture standards such as scalability, integration, and compliance.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead the alignment of GPS architecture with enterprise standards, ensuring all technology solutions are scalable, interoperable, and secure.
Design and implement robust application frameworks and platforms, selecting components that meet both business and technical requirements.
Define and maintain data models, governance practices, and integration strategies to support analytics, reporting, and operational needs.
Architect resilient and cost‑effective infrastructure solutions on‑premises, cloud, or hybrid to support GPS offerings.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Enclave liaison and outreach strategy to accelerate the practice’s use of Enclave and increase revenue streams from Enclave investment.
Identify and engage with key practice decision‑makers, stakeholders, and influencers to accelerate awareness, interest, and adoption of our Enclave capabilities.
Integrate comprehensive security architecture and compliance measures, ensuring protection of sensitive data and regulatory alignment.
Facilitate seamless integration between GPS systems, third‑party solutions, and partner platforms for end‑to‑end business processes.
Promote DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across solution delivery to drive efficiency, quality, and agility.
Continuously evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies to create competitive advantage within the GPS offerings.
Establish and enforce architectural governance, standards, and best practices across the GPS architecture landscape.
Analyze technical business solutions using the Enclave and convert them into effective designs that address client or business needs, including reliable, competitive cost structures.
Develop and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential Enclave users, demonstrating the value of our compliant cloud hosting solutions and addressing their unique requirements with the aim of accelerating decision‑making processes.
Work with GPS contract teams and other EY stakeholders on pattern development; lead our efforts around CAS compliant Enclave offerings.
Maintain an active awareness of the technology space and EY’s Alliance network, supporting the evolution of the Enclave Architecture team and overall Enclave per GPS needs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing Enclave leaders, understanding their evolving needs and identifying opportunities for optimizing our platform solutions in close collaboration with the Enclave Delivery Product Management team.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Strong technical background in solution development and design, data architecture and security architecture.
Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or similar frameworks to guide architectural governance and strategy.
Experience integrating AI/ML, automation, blockchain, or emerging technologies into enterprise solutions to drive innovation.
Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development life cycle (SDLC) in cloud environments, on‑premise and air‑gapped environments.
Ability to define cost‑effective architecture patterns and manage solution budgets, especially in response to RFPs.
Strong understanding of cloud hosting technologies, including government cloud compliance requirements.
Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, expanding market opportunities, and accelerating business outcomes.
Familiarity with RFP and RFI processes and ability to quickly assess and respond with recommended technology solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Strong relationship‐building and networking abilities to engage with key decision‑makers.
Proven experience in managing and collaborating with technical teams, such as Solution Architects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in technology solution design.
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
Experience with cloud environment, Azure preferred.
Experience establishing and enforcing architectural standards, review boards, and best practices.
Proven ability to lead across business, security, infrastructure, and application teams to align on architecture decisions.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑driven individual with ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Master’s degree preferred in information technology, computer science, engineering.
Professional services experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
Understanding of government procurement processes and regulations is a plus.
What We Offer You
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid model: most external, client‑serving roles will work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Flexible vacation policy, EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence to support well‑being.
Apply Today We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or a request for accommodation, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 or email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams that creates a better working world.
The Government Public Sector (GPS) Chief Architect accelerates the expansion of GPS market opportunities by co‑creating technology‑powered solutions in collaboration with the GPS Service Lines. The role addresses all architectural facets—enterprise, solution, application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration—ensuring alignment with GPS technology solutions and enterprise architecture standards such as scalability, integration, and compliance.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead the alignment of GPS architecture with enterprise standards, ensuring all technology solutions are scalable, interoperable, and secure.
Design and implement robust application frameworks and platforms, selecting components that meet both business and technical requirements.
Define and maintain data models, governance practices, and integration strategies to support analytics, reporting, and operational needs.
Architect resilient and cost‑effective infrastructure solutions on‑premises, cloud, or hybrid to support GPS offerings.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Enclave liaison and outreach strategy to accelerate the practice’s use of Enclave and increase revenue streams from Enclave investment.
Identify and engage with key practice decision‑makers, stakeholders, and influencers to accelerate awareness, interest, and adoption of our Enclave capabilities.
Integrate comprehensive security architecture and compliance measures, ensuring protection of sensitive data and regulatory alignment.
Facilitate seamless integration between GPS systems, third‑party solutions, and partner platforms for end‑to‑end business processes.
Promote DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across solution delivery to drive efficiency, quality, and agility.
Continuously evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies to create competitive advantage within the GPS offerings.
Establish and enforce architectural governance, standards, and best practices across the GPS architecture landscape.
Analyze technical business solutions using the Enclave and convert them into effective designs that address client or business needs, including reliable, competitive cost structures.
Develop and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential Enclave users, demonstrating the value of our compliant cloud hosting solutions and addressing their unique requirements with the aim of accelerating decision‑making processes.
Work with GPS contract teams and other EY stakeholders on pattern development; lead our efforts around CAS compliant Enclave offerings.
Maintain an active awareness of the technology space and EY’s Alliance network, supporting the evolution of the Enclave Architecture team and overall Enclave per GPS needs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing Enclave leaders, understanding their evolving needs and identifying opportunities for optimizing our platform solutions in close collaboration with the Enclave Delivery Product Management team.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Strong technical background in solution development and design, data architecture and security architecture.
Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or similar frameworks to guide architectural governance and strategy.
Experience integrating AI/ML, automation, blockchain, or emerging technologies into enterprise solutions to drive innovation.
Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development life cycle (SDLC) in cloud environments, on‑premise and air‑gapped environments.
Ability to define cost‑effective architecture patterns and manage solution budgets, especially in response to RFPs.
Strong understanding of cloud hosting technologies, including government cloud compliance requirements.
Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, expanding market opportunities, and accelerating business outcomes.
Familiarity with RFP and RFI processes and ability to quickly assess and respond with recommended technology solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Strong relationship‐building and networking abilities to engage with key decision‑makers.
Proven experience in managing and collaborating with technical teams, such as Solution Architects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in technology solution design.
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
Experience with cloud environment, Azure preferred.
Experience establishing and enforcing architectural standards, review boards, and best practices.
Proven ability to lead across business, security, infrastructure, and application teams to align on architecture decisions.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑driven individual with ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Master’s degree preferred in information technology, computer science, engineering.
Professional services experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
Understanding of government procurement processes and regulations is a plus.
What We Offer You
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid model: most external, client‑serving roles will work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Flexible vacation policy, EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence to support well‑being.
Apply Today We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or a request for accommodation, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 or email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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