Enterprise Architect Lead

OverviewBRMi seeks an accomplished Enterprise Architecture Lead to drive USDA’s enterprise architecture, IT governance, and modernization initiatives in alignment with the OCIO mission. This leader will play a critical role in shaping USDA’s future-state architecture, integrating EA with CPIC, TBM, FITARA, and cybersecurity objectives, and enabling mission-driven decision-making across the enterprise. The EA Lead will serve as both a strategist and hands-on architect, building trust with USDA leadership and ensuring architecture products directly support modernization, portfolio management, and performance accountability.

Can be 100% remote in TX, NJ, NC, WV, AL, VA, MD, MO, DC, GA, or FL**Will require the ability to obtain a US Public Trust**This is for a bid with the USDA, salary range and length of engagement have not been established yet but let's talk about it. **Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan with Immediate Vesting eligibility on the first of the month following start date Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays Educational AssistanceSalary:

TBD/OpenClick here to learn about BRMi's culture. Click here to see BRMi’s Glassdoor reviewsResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture & Governance: Lead the design, development, and execution of USDA’s enterprise architecture program, aligning with FEAF, TOGAF, and federal IT mandates. Oversee architecture artifacts across business, data, application, and technology domains to enable USDA mission priorities. Provide expert facilitation for EA, CPIC, and governance boards, translating complex technical analysis into actionable insights for USDA senior executives. Align EA artifacts with FITARA scorecards, CIO scoring, and USDA’s CPIC/TBM processes.

Operations & PlanningManage demand intake and evaluation through ServiceNow Demand and Portfolio modules, ensuring value-driven prioritization of IT requests. Conduct current- and target-state assessments, gap analyses, and solution evaluations; deliver architecture roadmaps with measurable outcomes. Guide technical evaluations of modernization pilots, cloud migrations, Zero Trust implementations, and enterprise data governance strategies. Support application rationalization and development of an EA service catalog, improving transparency and service delivery. Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementServe as a trusted advisor to USDA OCIO leadership, delivering executive dashboards, roadmaps, and investment briefings. Facilitate workshops and cross-functional stakeholder engagements to ensure adoption of EA strategies across mission areas.

Mentor EA team members, instill a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and measurable performance outcomes. Lead annual lessons-learned reviews and provide written recommendations to improve USDA’s IT planning and reduce enterprise riskPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum of ten (10) years of experience in planning and architecting IT solutions in federal environments. Strong knowledge of Federal Enterprise Architecture programs, including principles, concepts, and transition strategies, gained from experience at one or more federal government agencies. Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing or designing enterprise-scale technical solutions integrating EA with CPIC, TBM, and cybersecurity.

Certification in a major EA framework (e. g. , FEAF, TOGAF, EA Framework). Proficiency with a major EA repository tool. Strong record of executive-facing communication, delivering decision-ready EA artifacts, dashboards, and reports. Proven ability to lead architecture initiatives that reduce technical debt, improve compliance, and enable mission outcomes. Exceptional communication skills with senior executives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Ability to build trust and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Record of delivering measurable outcomes under tight deadlines. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust with the USDA.

BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. **This is a W2 opportunity only**EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs.

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