Enterprise Architect – Enterprise Applications

Leidos

. Assess the current enterprise application landscape and build and maintain a roadmap guiding technology investment and future ERP options.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $154,050 - $278,475 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in enterprise application architecture, with a focus on ERP and HCM systems, and the ability to align technology investments with business needs. Proven capability in assessing technical risks and providing architectural guidance in compliance with government contracting requirements.

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Enterprise Application ArchitectureERP Implementation LeadershipTechnical Risk AssessmentEnterprise Architecture CertificationDoD Security Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Application ArchitectureERP SystemsHCM SystemsApplication Roadmap DevelopmentTechnical Risk AssessmentBusiness Process UnderstandingM&A Due Diligence SupportCompliance Requirements KnowledgeDeltek CostpointWorkday

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationConsensus BuildingInfluencing PeersStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Cloud ApplicationsIntegration PlatformsManufacturing SystemsEngineering SystemsSoluminaWindchill

Certifications & Qualifications

Enterprise Architecture CertificationTOGAF

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractingDFARSCASSOXInternal Audit Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the current enterprise application landscape and build and maintain a roadmap guiding technology investment and future ERP options.
Review new technology initiatives with peer enterprise architects, evaluating scope and technical feasibility across ERP, HCM, data, platform, integration, and security layers.
Review implementation plans and solution designs to identify technical risks, timeline bottlenecks, and scope creep, and confirm alignment with architecture standards and business outcomes.
Partner with project teams during implementation to ensure delivered systems meet intended outcomes on schedule.
Provide architectural recommendations aligning back-office applications with compliance, reporting, and government contracting requirements.
Advise on application considerations in merger and acquisition activity, particularly ERP, HCM, payroll, and contract systems.
Assess tools, cloud applications, and vendor capabilities for technical fit within the enterprise applications ecosystem.
Serve as the go-to resource for system connections to the ERP, bridging platform teams and providing architectural guidance.
Work with platform owners and report to the Director of Enterprise Applications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor’s degree and 17+ years or Master's degree and 15+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture or related IT roles.
Demonstrated experience as a technologist with a strong grasp of end-to-end business processes (e.g., procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, AR/AP) and the ability to develop architecture plans without direct ownership of the applications.
Experience as a technical lead on large back-office application initiatives (ERP, HCM, or similar).
Experience assessing an application portfolio or major project proposal for technical risks and opportunities.
Experience using an application roadmap to align technology investments with business needs in Finance, HR, or Procurement.
Strong written and verbal communication, including briefing senior leaders and translating between technical and business audiences.
Ability to build consensus and influence peers and stakeholders without direct authority.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. An active clearance is not required.
Enterprise architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) or experience in an enterprise architecture organization.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Workday, or comparable ERP and HCM platforms.
Experience supporting M&A due diligence or integration.
Experience developing or supporting technology for federal contractors, including DFARS, CAS, SOX, and internal audit requirements.
Familiarity with manufacturing and engineering systems such as Solumina (MES) or Windchill (PLM).