TAD PGS, INC. is currently seeking an Enterprise Architect for one of our clients in Lanham, MD. Contract Duration: 12 Months Description: Seeking an Enterprise Architect (EA) with current “hands on” experience in developing and maintaining enterprise architectures for Federal departments and agencies using the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF). Day-to-day activities include: Supporting development and maintenance of EA artifacts Implementing new data sources into existing EA data stores Perform detailed analysis of EA data and artifacts as well as, industry and EA trends to recommend evolutionary changes to Target architectures, reference models and transition plans. Develop and maintain portfolio/segment architectures including participation in selected portfolio teams as an embedded enterprise architect Review and assess governance and acquisition artifacts for compliance with the department/agency EA Support / assist in responses and reporting to OMB, GAO and other internal and external entities Facilitate engagements with business and technical subject matter experts to prepare EA analyses. This will require translating technical prose, inventories, diagrams, and briefs into implementable EA representations. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems (or related field) and 8+ years of experience or 12 years of experience in lieu of degree. Basic Skills: Strong analytic and problem solving skills. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. These are critical as briefings and interactions with senior executives are common. Advanced proficiency using FEAF and Federal Segment Architecture Methodology (FSAM). Current experience in EA analysis and proven “hands-on” experience developing the relationship mappings and associated EA artifacts including authoring or providing significant contributions to preparation of current and target architectures, reference models, affinity analysis/mapping, heat maps, and transition plans / blueprints / roadmaps. Experience in interpreting OMB, GAO, and agency directives and instructions and providing guidance and assistance in completing compliance requirements. Excellent customer relationship skills as some work will be performed at the client site with senior executive interaction. Clearance Requirement: Must be able to pass an MBI (minimum background investigation). Preferred Skills: Active Secret security clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional, Microsoft Visio and Project (2-3 years working experience). 2-3 Years technical/professional writing and editing. Familiarity with the annual Federal budget process, Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) and the planning, programming, budget and execution (PPBE) budget model. TAD PGS, INC. specializes in delivering secure, reliable and rapidly implemented workforce solutions to the U.S. Federal marketplace, including U.S. Government agencies and their prime contractors. With more than 50 years of experience, TAD PGS, INC. has earned a reputation for accountability, a value that government agencies and prime contractors both demand and deserve. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Adecco Group, the world’s largest workplace solutions provider, TAD PGS, INC. sources professionals for the full spectrum of federal positions, from administrative to management, and those contracts requiring extremely niche-oriented technical skills and the highest levels of security clearance.