Junior Solutions Architect (IT Specialist)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Specialist (Junior Solutions Architect)

• Level: GS-12

Description

Design application, integration, data, and infrastructure components of moderately complex IT solutions and produce architecture artifacts and decision records. Perform technical analysis for program office requirements, market research, and acquisition planning, then triage new solution requests including integration touchpoints and data classifications. Review and quality-check architecture submissions against SBA templates, standards, and traceability expectations, and justify architecture direction to technical and program stakeholders.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Successful background investigation

• Ability to complete a one-year probationary period if required

• GS-12 specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including:

  • Designing IT solution components and producing architecture artifacts/decision records using established templates

  • Performing technical analysis of technologies/new solution requests for requirements or acquisition activities

  • Reviewing IT designs/artifacts against architecture, security, or quality standards and documenting findings

  • Communicating and justifying technical recommendations in writing and orally to technical and program stakeholders

• Qualifications must be reflected clearly in your resume

• No education substitution for GS-12

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package for eligible employees and their families; eligibility depends on the appointment type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.