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VP - Enterprise ArchitectMaximus • Buffalo, NY, US
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VP - Enterprise Architect

VP - Enterprise Architect

Maximus • Buffalo, NY, US
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Description & Requirements

The Vice President, Enterprise Architect serves as the senior leader responsible for the design, governance, and optimization of the Maximus enterprise architecture - the missions, functions, processes, people and systems (spanning Salesforce, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, and related platforms) that serve as our foundation.This executive role bridges mission systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and compliance-driven modernization, ensuring secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions that align with federal and defense regulatory frameworks (FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX).

The VP leads the strategic unification of enterprise applications, data flows, and identity security fabric to enable digital transformation across Maximus' federal, state, and global portfolios.

This includes aligning platforms to business outcomes, integrating cross-domain data, and embedding governance guardrails for confidentiality, integrity, and availability-core tenets of enterprise architecture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Lead the enterprise architecture practice, defining design standards, integrations, and interoperability across Salesforce, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, and future SaaS platforms.
  • Chair the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) to ensure consistency, compliance, and traceability.

Establish standards for documentation, data lineage, and system interfaces.

  • Design secure, automated data flows across enterprise systems using APIs, middleware, and data fabrics.
  • Implement encryption, masking, audit logging, and RBAC / ABAC controls.

  • Partner with Cybersecurity and Audit teams to embed NIST, CMMC, and FedRAMP requirements into change management and CI / CD processes.
  • Lead modernization initiatives aligning enterprise systems with mission outcomes using agile and model-based architecture practices.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders across operations, finance, and technology to translate strategic goals into executable architecture roadmaps.
  • Develop AI-ready architecture patterns to support secure integration of automation and agentic AI solutions.
  • Lead the enterprise architecture practice, defining design standards, integrations, and interoperability across Salesforce, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, and future SaaS platforms.
  • Chair the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) to ensure consistency, compliance, and traceability.
  • Establish standards for documentation, data lineage, and system interfaces.

  • Design secure, automated data flows across enterprise systems using APIs, middleware, and data fabrics.
  • Implement encryption, masking, audit logging, and RBAC / ABAC controls.

  • Partner with Cybersecurity and Audit teams to embed NIST, CMMC, and FedRAMP requirements into change management and CI / CD processes.
  • Lead modernization initiatives aligning enterprise systems with mission outcomes using agile and model-based architecture practices.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders across operations, finance, and technology to translate strategic goals into executable architecture roadmaps.
  • Develop AI-ready architecture patterns to support secure integration of automation and agentic AI solutions.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Active or Eligible Top-Secret Clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with DoD, IC, and Federal mission systems environments highly valued.
  • 15+ years of progressive enterprise architecture, IT, and systems engineering experience with documented portfolio of success
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering.
  • Expertise in DoDAF and FEAF frameworks, enterprise architecture policy, and mission-aligned design.
  • Proven record modernizing and integrating large-scale applications and data systems across federal and defense agencies.
  • Strong command of cloud and hybrid architectures, API integrations, and zero-trust security principles.
  • Skilled communicator and leader, adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear business strategy.
  • Trusted change agent recognized for ethical leadership, innovation, and consistent performance under pressure.
  • Active or Eligible Top-Secret Clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with DoD, IC, and Federal mission systems environments highly valued.
  • 20+ years of progressive enterprise architecture, IT, and systems engineering experience with documented portfolio of success
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering.
  • Expertise in DoDAF and FEAF frameworks, enterprise architecture policy, and mission-aligned design.
  • Proven record modernizing and integrating large-scale applications and data systems across federal and defense agencies.
  • Strong command of cloud and hybrid architectures, API integrations, and zero-trust security principles.
  • Skilled communicator and leader, adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear business strategy.
  • Trusted change agent recognized for ethical leadership, innovation, and consistent performance under pressure.
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    EEO Statement

    Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

    We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

    Pay Transparency

    Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

    Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

    Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

    Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

    Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

    An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

    Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

    Accommodations

    Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

    If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com.

    Minimum Salary

    250,000.00

    Maximum Salary

    290,000.00

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