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Solutions Architect (Must have Program Management Experience)63844251558913120

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Solutions Architect (Must have Program Management Experience)

RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a rapidly growing government consulting firm headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. We’re an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that exclusively enables the missions of U.S. Federal agencies through superior mission support and technology integration. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built! At RP, we take pride in who we are and what we deliver. RP is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to act as a Technical Program Manager experienced with running multiple highly technical engineering teams to deliver low-level (C++) custom applications. The individual would need to be able to deliver both technical and project management related activities. They need to have experience delivering at least three large custom application through all phases of the SDLC in a cloud environment. Need to have an advanced understanding of operating in an Agile-like fashion in Fixed Firm Price contract types in highly-technical environments. Need to be very comfortable speaking and presenting to client executives and leadership, as well as dive deep into explaining nuances of application code and technical decisions. Responsible for the management of the design, development, and implementation of a technical product. Will execute all project management related tasks including time and estimation management, risk management, performance management (using OKRs, grading the performance of the team), and staff/resource management. Utilizes the industry’s latest thinking around delivery software using Agile principles and modern toolsets. Partners with the Product Team including the Government Product Manager and Government Product Owner to deliver the product. Ultimately, this role is accountable for the delivery of the technical product and to stay within the bounds of scope, time, and budget. Technical expertise: use their background in software engineering and technology to implement technology strategies and ensure effective software delivery. Experience in on-premise hardware to server configuration, maintenance, and patching. Project management: oversee the entire lifecycle of a project, including initiating programs, driving delivery, and providing support when issues arise. Managing risk and issues, proactively identifying ways to decrease cost of quality, and advise the delivery team of industry best practices. Cross-functional leadership: provide cross-functional leadership and build alignment for efforts such as QA automation, solution and enterprise architecture, and go-to-market strategies. Technical risk management: identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact project success. Responsibilities will include: Partnering with the Product Team to understand program/product requirements and helping to define project and product scope, quarterly objectives (i.e., OKRs), and Product Roadmaps among other initiatives. Leveraging cloud technologies to influence critical technical decisions, prioritize requirements, and define and communicate roadmaps. Determining the composition of delivery teams (HCD, Engineering, QA, GTM, etc.) to deliver the estimated work. Managing delivery schedules, estimating future work, and forecasting future staffing needs. Overseeing the delivery teams and ensuring they meet their sprint goals. Tracking and reporting out product budgets and forecasting future expenditures. Managing the risks to the delivery of the product. Facilitating communication across all delivery teams to meet their objectives and deadlines. Focus on continuous improvement; what can the teams be doing differently to continue to become more effective. Location: Project is based in Arlington, VA and onsite co-location is expected 3 days a week. Clearance: Start date commences upon adjudication of a TSA public trust clearance. Requirements Very strong written and oral communication skillset. High degree of communication needed with clients and stakeholders. 7+ years of experience working on teams that have delivered software products into a Production environment. 5+ years of experience of hands-on-keyboard development experience and ability to apply this experience in technical leadership and risk management. Strong proficiency in C++ development, with experience designing, coding, testing, and maintaining robust and efficient software applications. Hands-on experience managing on-premise hardware, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of physical servers and network infrastructure. Proven expertise in deploying applications using VMware-based solutions, like vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless computing. 3+ years working within an Agile delivery model in Firm Fixed Price, Milestone-based delivery. Should have an advanced level understanding of Agile. 2+ years managing / overseeing at technical delivery teams. 0.5+ years working with Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) or similar goal-setting frameworks. Project utilizes the industry’s latest technologies and methodologies. You’d be leading a team using both embedded applications built in C++ but developed and deployed in a cloud-native environment, full containerized utilizing the AWS. Familiarity with C++ is required and candidates should have experience building cloud-native applications. Benefits Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting Company paid STD and LTD Company paid basic life insurance Competitive PTO package RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

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ServiceNow Architect

The ServiceNow Architect will lead the design and implementation of ServiceNow solutions to optimize IT service management across the organization. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to align ServiceNow capabilities with business processes. • Design and develop ServiceNow applications, modules, and workflows to meet business requirements. • Oversee system integration efforts with other platforms and tools within the organization. • Customize and configure ServiceNow to enhance usability and optimize performance. • Conduct assessments of existing ServiceNow implementations and recommend best practices and improvements. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams on ServiceNow capabilities and architecture. • Collaborate with project managers and business analysts to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines. • Stay current with ServiceNow updates and new features, identifying opportunities for leveraging advancements. • Ensure compliance with security standards and data integrity across ServiceNow applications. Requirements • Active Secret clearance is required. • Candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship due to agency and contract requirements. • 7+ years of experience with ServiceNow, including architecture and development. • Strong understanding of ITIL processes and their application within ServiceNow. • Experience with ServiceNow module implementations, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Asset Management. • Proficiency in JavaScript, XML, and other relevant programming languages. • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator and Certified Implementation Specialist certification is preferred. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for liaising with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Bethesda, MD, USA

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Data Architect

The Data Architect will be responsible for designing and managing the data architecture and framework to support innovative data systems. This role requires expert knowledge in database management systems, data modeling, and data storage solutions. • Develop and implement effective data architecture strategies to ensure optimal data management and utilization across the organization. • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for data needs and conduct assessments of existing data systems. • Design and model database solutions that support business operations and analytics initiatives. • Establish data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and data retention policies. • Create and maintain metadata, data dictionaries, and technical documentation. • Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies for data integration, analytics, and visualization. • Provide guidance and mentorship to data teams on best practices in data architecture. • Stay updated with the latest developments in data technology and market trends to inform future architecture solutions. Requirements • Active Secret clearance is required. • Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship. • 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, or a related field. • Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and data warehousing solutions. • Experience with big data technologies & frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long-Term Disability Disclaimer: Greenberg & Larraby, Inc. will never send offer letters of employment unless a thorough interview process has taken place and all other internal processing has taken place. If you receive one from an outside party and is not from the URL of our firm at @greenberg-larraby.com), please do not respond. If you have further questions, please reach out to your administrator. When you apply to our positions, upon our interest, a recruiter will call you directly and will pre-screen prior to an interview. Offers of employment are contingent upon a thorough interview process, background check, and security clearance adjudication processing as applicable. Thank you.

Washington, DC, USA