Program Rep - IT Enterprise Architect

General Dynamics - Groton, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Groton, CT

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Program Rep - IT Enterprise Architect position at General Dynamics Electric Boat is a mid-level to senior role within the Information Technology Department, primarily focused on supporting new submarine programs. The role requires an enterprise mindset, with a strong emphasis on aligning technology architecture with business-driven outcomes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in various architecture domains and possess the ability to work independently on multiple tasks while continuously learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with architecture peers to analyze business strategy and requirements to derive the future state architecture.
• Define the requirements, principles, and models that guide decisions at both the project and enterprise level.
• Stay abreast of technology trends and their practical applications.
• Analyze current state architectures to identify gaps and deficiencies and develop approaches to address them.
• Review proposed solutions, balancing long-term strategic goals with short-term tactical goals.
• Perform functional and technical design reviews for completeness and compliance with requirements and standards.
• Learn new technologies and products.
• Collaborate with business constituents, architecture team members, project teams, and solution providers.

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect, specializing in general Enterprise Architecture or a sub-specialty such as Business Architecture, Systems Architecture, Information Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Application Architecture.

Nice-to-haves

• PLM Experience
• Understanding of multiple software development life-cycle methodologies, e.g., waterfall, agile
• Industry standard Architecture certifications (Ex: TOGAF)
• Modeling experience