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IT Sys Arch Sr Prin

BAE Systems

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Reston, VA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Lead Mission & IT Architect to support our government customer. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will drive innovation, efficiency, and security in the rapidly evolving landscape of government mission and business information technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of skilled IT professionals to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs

  • Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge IT architectures and infrastructure to support Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and other critical mission areas

  • Leverage expertise in DoDAF, data science, data analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Large Language Model (AI/ML/LLM) automation, and leading-edge tech innovations to drive business outcomes

  • Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and team members to identify gaps, develop solutions, and implement effective operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies

  • Provide leadership, strategy, and guidance to ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, security, and efficiency in our solutions

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, web development, data management, governance, cloud computing, networks, quality assurance, and testing


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team to meet customer taskings and deliver high-quality results

  • Conduct strategic collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and team members

  • Provide leadership, strategy, and guidance to the team

  • Lead innovation and research efforts to stay ahead of the curve

  • Provide regular status updates, reporting, and recommendations to the contract Program Manager (PM)

  • Attend meetings with customers to provide status updates and recommendations

  • Foster a high-performing team environment, advance staff development, and maintain high morale and retention


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Required Skills and Education

  • Masters degree in Computer Science or IT, with at least 12 years of relevant experience in the IT field, with a portion in the past two years.
  • If no Masters then a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT, with at least 17 years of relevant experience in the IT field.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

  • CISSP certification desired.

  • Knowledge and experience working with the Intelligence community,, various tradecrafts, to include OSINT..


Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience