Architecture and Engineering Lead

Overview of the Architecture and Engineering Lead Role at GovCIO

GovCIO is seeking an Architecture and Engineering Lead to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), focusing on enhancing Veteran-centric digital services through the CODE VA site, including Utilities and Platforms management. This remote position requires a deep understanding of solutions delivery architecture within the VA ecosystem and extensive experience in developing enterprise-level processes for tool use and optimizing software development.

Key Responsibilities

Utilities Management

• Identify and implement automated methods for Utility Owners to provide metrics for dashboard/reporting in PowerBI.
• Streamline and partially automate the process of adding vetted and approved utilities to CODE VA, maintaining the architecture decision log.
• Ensure utility information is accurately reflected in VASI, serving as the system of record.
• Maintain and update the Utility roadmap for long-term planning and management.
• Add newly approved utilities to the CODE VA site and provide training for new Utility Owners.

Platforms Management

• Provide structure and logic to the Platforms/Custom Software Factory section of CODE VA through working sessions with stakeholders.
• Construct guardrails and processes to prevent unnecessary or duplicate platform functionality.
• Identify, monitor, and publish metrics to measure platform performance and usage.
• Maintain a vetted platforms list on CODE VA, including usage documentation, support methods, and roadmap updates.
• Provide guidance on decommissioning or removal of legacy development platforms.

Architecture & Process Leadership

• Advance Veteran-centric digital service delivery by developing repeatable processes that optimize software development resource availability and performance.
• Translate high-level technical requirements into actionable, future-state designs and modules for CODE VA, leveraging private-sector innovation frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement by publishing biweekly performance metrics to inform rapid adjustments and enhance software delivery to Veterans.
• Create and deliver training materials for Utility and Platform Owners to ensure consistent application of best practices.
• Publish critical software processes and performance metrics to enhance system accountability and transparency for stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with core VA applications.
• Proficiency with PowerBI, Jira, Visio, VASI, and Microsoft Suite.

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Suitability/Public Trust Clearance.

Key skills/competency

• Solutions Architecture
• Process Optimization
• Software Development Lifecycle
• PowerBI Reporting
• Jira Management
• VA Systems (VASI)
• Digital Service Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Training
• Enterprise Architecture