Enterprise Solutions Architect

About the company

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Enterprise Solutions Architect. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Enterprise Solutions Architect, GS -2210- 14 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Your tasks

• Advises leaders, programs, and project teams on solution design and modernization decisions.
• Designs enterprise AI architectures that integrate data platforms, business applications, collaboration platforms, automation tools, and enterprise systems.
• Designs AI-enabled business solutions that improve workforce productivity, service delivery, operational efficiency, decision-making, and risk management.
• Develops platform strategies that maximize enterprise capabilities and reduce duplication.
• Conducts architectural reviews and technical evaluations.
• Resolves complex architectural and design challenges.

Requirements

Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.

U.S. Citizenship is required. All qualification requirements must be met by 11/05/2026. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab. Probationary Period. One-year probationary period may be required. Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.

Other

Qualifications This announcement is issued under the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Appointee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Under this DHA announcement applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official. Veterans' preference, Category Rating and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply under the Direct-Hire Authority. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Basic Experience requirement and the Specialized Experience as described below.

Basic Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level, GS-13, in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: 1.) Leading the development and evaluation of enterprise architecture solutions and serving as a liaison among stakeholders, developers, engineers, and business leaders to improve organizational mission outcomes. 2.) Leading the assessment of technology solutions to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles, security requirements, and business objectives. 3.) Experience leading solution architecture efforts by providing recommendations on system integration, data management, emerging technologies, and the evaluation of technology investments and modernization initiatives; 4.) Experience leading enterprise architecture and solution design efforts that integrate artificial intelligence (AI), automation, data, and enterprise platforms into a secure, scalable, and sustainable technology ecosystem.

*Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.