Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ad Hoc LLC
Job overview
The Chief Architect at Ad Hoc LLC leads the system architecture for scalable, secure, and integrated digital services, primarily supporting public-sector clients like the Veterans Affairs business unit.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing technical leadership, defining architectural vision, mentoring on data competencies, ensuring system integration and scalability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a starting salary range of $220,000-$240,000, company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, 401K with employer match, paid parental leave after one year, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 10-12 years in IT and systems architecture, including 5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture and 3+ years in cloud architecture in federal or regulated environments, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and preferred certifications like AWS Solutions Architect or TOGAF; experience with VA systems and MISMO standards is desirable.
Work environment and culture
Ad Hoc LLC fosters a remote-friendly, inclusive culture valuing acceptance, accountability, humility, and collaboration, emphasizing learning from mistakes and small team dynamics.
Company information
Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company focused on delivering impactful digital services for government agencies, with a history of projects improving public-sector service delivery and veteran support.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Veterans Affairs business unit, which partners with the VA to improve veteran services through modern digital solutions.
Job location and travel
This is a fully remote position allowing nationwide talent to collaborate flexibly.
Unique job features
The role includes working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, Zero Trust Architecture, multi-cloud AWS and Salesforce integrations, and compliance with federal security standards, making it distinct in the public-sector technology space.
Company overview
Ad Hoc LLC is a digital services company specializing in government IT solutions, focusing on modernizing and improving public sector technology. They generate revenue by contracting with federal, state, and local government agencies to provide custom software development, user experience design, and IT consulting services. Founded in 2014 by former Presidential Innovation Fellows, the company has a history of working on high-impact projects like the overhaul of HealthCare.gov. Ad Hoc is known for its agile methodologies and commitment to open-source solutions, aiming to make government services more accessible and efficient.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience in enterprise and cloud architecture, highlighting your ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that align with business and mission objectives at Ad Hoc LLC.
Focus on showcasing your leadership in technical strategy, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and expertise with modern cloud platforms like AWS and Salesforce, as well as your knowledge of federal security standards such as FISMA and FedRAMP.
Apply through multiple channels including Ad Hoc LLC’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring teams.
Connect with current employees in the Veterans Affairs business unit or architecture teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their work transforming VA digital services or asking about how Ad Hoc fosters remote collaboration and innovation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'enterprise architecture,' 'Zero Trust Architecture,' 'cloud-native systems,' 'FISMA,' 'CI/CD pipelines,' 'API governance,' and 'VA data governance' to pass automated screenings.
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