Chief Architect

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal System Solutions is seeking a Chief Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of technical systems and solutions supporting operations at the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF), the OPIR TAP Lab, and other related environments. This role provides architectural oversight across facility infrastructure, IT, cyber, and systems engineering, enabling resilient, mission-aligned innovation in support of Space Force and research partners. This position is contingent upon final contract award.

Top-Level Position Description
Serves as the technical authority and design integrator across all domains. Responsible for system-of-systems architecture, platform modernization, technology insertion, and cross-domain engineering collaboration. Supports delivery of agile, secure, and scalable mission capabilities across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture roadmap for BGIF and associated environments
• Lead integration planning across facilities, cyber, IT, and R&D systems
• Provide technical leadership across Agile teams and engineering product lines
• Support Platform One, Zero Trust, and cross-domain architecture solutions
• Enable infrastructure-as-code, automation, and modern CM approaches
• Drive technology innovation and insertion in collaboration with Government stakeholders
• Ensure architectural compliance with DoD, USSF, and RMF standards
• Advise on scalability, resiliency, performance optimization, and lifecycle planning

Job Requirements

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• M.S., Computer Science, Systems Architecture, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of industry experience in systems architecture or engineering leadership roles and 5 years of software development
• Proven experience designing integrated architectures in classified DoD/IC environments
• Expertise in IT, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cross-domain systems integration
• Familiarity with Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps principles
• Working knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, and platform accreditation frameworks

Preferred Requirements

• INCOSE CSEP or equivalent certification
• Platform One, Kubernetes, or hybrid cloud deployment experience
• Experience supporting OPIR, SDA, or other Space Force innovation programs
• Familiarity with MBSE, DoDAF, and model-based architecture tools (e.g., Cameo)

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.