Architecture Operations Lead

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as the Architecture Operations and Enablement Lead for the enterprise architecture function .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $161,000 - $241,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise architecture governance and operations, with a strong ability to define and implement architecture methods, metrics, and standards. Proven experience in coordinating technical programs and facilitating communication across diverse stakeholders and technical domains.

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Enterprise Architecture GovernanceArchitecture OperationsTechnical Program CoordinationArchitecture Frameworks (TOGAF, DoDAF, Zachman)Metrics and Operational Dashboards

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Hard Skills

Architecture Governance ProcessesWorkflow DefinitionStandards DisciplineMetrics TrackingArchitecture Methods DevelopmentDecision TrackingTemplate CreationGovernance MechanismsArchitecture Artifact ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsFollow-Through Skills

Tools & Technologies

Operational DashboardsArchitecture RepositoriesKnowledge Management Approaches

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceFederal EnvironmentsRegulated EnvironmentsDevSecOps

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Architecture Operations and Enablement Lead for the enterprise architecture function
Define and maintain architecture governance processes, review workflows, decision tracking, and operating cadences
Coordinate architecture intake, review scheduling, action tracking, communications, and follow-through across architecture forums and working sessions
Develop and maintain architecture methods, templates, standards governance processes, and repository discipline for architecture artifacts
Define, implement, and track architecture practice metrics and dashboards, including review throughput, standards adoption, decision closure, artifact quality, and practice health
Partner with architecture leads to improve consistency in how architecture work is initiated, reviewed, governed, and communicated
Support architecture onboarding, training, community-of-practice activities, and knowledge transfer across enterprise, business capability, solution, and system architects
Surface process friction, governance bottlenecks, and operating-model gaps and recommend improvements
Lead or participate in architecture governance boards, methods reviews, standards lifecycle activities, and cross-functional planning sessions
Provide coordination and operational support for executive-facing architecture reporting, status visibility, and presentation readiness
Support the Head of Strategy & Architecture and domain leads in maintaining an effective, disciplined, and scalable architecture operating model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related technical discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment
Demonstrated experience in enterprise architecture governance, architecture operations, technical program coordination, practice enablement, or a closely related discipline
Experience defining or operating repeatable processes, workflows, standards discipline, review boards, or operating cadences in a technical organization
Experience working across multiple stakeholders, teams, or technical domains to improve coordination and execution
Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and follow-through skills
Ability to translate architectural intent into practical methods, routines, templates, measures, and governance mechanisms
Experience using metrics, reporting, or operational dashboards to improve technical or organizational performance
Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF ADM, DoDAF/UAF, Zachman, or equivalent
Awareness and understanding of DevSecOps
Preferred: Experience supporting or maturing an architecture practice, chief engineer organization, engineering governance function, or comparable technical center of excellence
Preferred: Experience in defense, aerospace, federal, or other regulated environments
Preferred: Experience supporting design reviews, technical review boards, standards lifecycle processes, or architecture repositories
Preferred: Familiarity with enterprise architecture methods, systems engineering governance, or software delivery governance practices
Preferred: Experience creating training, onboarding, communications, or knowledge-management approaches for technical communities
Preferred: Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 work schedule option
401k matching program
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility