322 - Solutions Architect/Program Delivery (NASA & NOAA) 25K SignOn

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including a $25,000 signing bonus, as well as opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Join Our Team as a Senior Strategic IT Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead

Are you an accomplished IT solutions architect or technical leader with a knack for crafting winning solutions for government agencies? Look no further! Next Phase is seeking dynamic individuals like you to join our esteemed team. As a top federal solutions provider, we're committed to driving innovation and solving complex challenges across various government sectors, including NOAA, DHS, NASA (Goddard & HQ), DOC, FCC, FAA, and DISA.

Why Next Phase?

Dynamic Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge projects spanning scientific data archives, environmental science systems, 5G wireless solutions, and advanced IT solutions rooted in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.

Impactful Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that enhance government IT operations and address critical challenges faced by federal agencies.

Thought Leadership: Showcase your expertise by presenting solutions to senior federal leadership and contributing to thought leadership initiatives within the organization.

Rewarding Benefits: This role offers a competitive compensation package, including a $25,000 signing bonus, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Strategic IT Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead at Next Phase, you'll play a pivotal role in architecting innovative IT solutions tailored to the unique needs of government agencies. Leveraging your deep technical expertise and strategic vision, you'll collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals and design scalable, secure solutions that capture the essence of their requirements in winning federal proposals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their strategic goals and technical needs, shaping solutions that align with their objectives.

• Design scalable and secure solutions for targeted agency systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

• Develop compelling materials and deliver presentations to senior federal leadership, showcasing the value of our solutions and thought leadership.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, integrating innovative approaches into our solutions to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead (required). Trusted relationships supporting government agencies such as NOAA, DHS, NASA (Goddard & HQ), DOC, FCC, FAA, and DISA - a plus!
• Experience developing briefings on complex technical topics and delivering presentations to senior federal leadership.
• Strong expertise in developing technical portions of federal proposals and designing federal systems.
• Fifteen (15) years of total experience in engineering or IT, with at least three (3) years at a federal agency.
• Track record of serving as a Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, or Technical Program Manager for eight (8) out of fifteen (15) years.
• Willingness to attend in-person meetings at NASA (Goddard & HQ), NOAA, and DHS on a regular basis.

Join us in shaping the future of government IT solutions. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey with Next Phase!

Residency Requirements:

• You must be a US citizen or green cardholder with established residency in the US for the past three (3) years.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Additional Information about this opening:

• Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days working remotely.
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and exposure to exciting projects and initiatives.
• This position is suited for candidates within commuting distance to Columbia, MD and is not eligible for a fully remote schedule.
• Next Phase embraces the recommendations from the CDC on vaccine use. Unless qualified f