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AGE Solutions is looking for a Sr. Cross Domain Solutions Support Specialist to join our team in support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this position, you will organize and manage DSAWG and CDTAB meetings, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and minutes. You will also participate in and contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly working groups, boards, and panels to include CDTAB, DSAWG, Information Domain, and IRSMC board meetings.

Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD for the majority of the workweek.

Responsibilities Include:

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• Coordinate with DISA stakeholders, ISSMs, and PMs to resolve non-compliance issues identified in the Cybersecurity Scorecard.
  
• Keep DISA senior leadership and cybersecurity stakeholders informed of all Cybersecurity Scorecard non-compliance findings.
  
• Serve as the primary briefer for CDS requests, tickets, ad-hoc meetings, and annual reviews at CDTAB, DSAWG, Information Domain, and IRSMC boards.
  
• Apply broad technical expertise in cybersecurity, networking, system architecture, cross-domain technologies, DMZ design, and controlled interfaces.
  
• Participate in and contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly working groups, boards, and panels.
  
• Support the CDTAB Chair and Secretariat on CDS-related issues and actions.
  
• Implement CDTAB strategic goals including policy planning, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments.
  
• Identify and propose issues requiring CDTAB risk decisions and organize topics for monthly meetings.
  
• Execute DSAWG strategic goals and conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for related initiatives.
  
• Maintain DSAWG and CDTAB online platforms, ensuring access to briefings, policies, references, tracking tools, and contact directories.
  
• Notify the CDTAB community of all CDS tickets and requests pending review.
  
• Organize and manage DSAWG and CDTAB meetings, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and minutes.
  
• Communicate deadlines for submission of agendas, briefs, and discussion topics.
  
• Draft, proof, and distribute meeting materials to DSAWG and CDTAB members in advance.
  
• Maintain standardized briefing templates and formats for both forums.
  
• Record and publish all meeting minutes, decisions, briefings, and supporting documents.
  
• Keep updated contact lists and email distribution groups for members and advisors.
  
• Develop monthly status reports (MSRs) for CDTAB and DSAWG.
  
• Prepare up to 10 SOPs or internal documents annually.
  
• Create up to 5 technical papers per year on DSAWG-related issues for coordination with DoD/IC stakeholders.
  
• Produce up to 12 white papers, CONOPS, and contingency plans annually to support RE4 functions.
  
• Manage monthly ballots for CDTAB and DSAWG, averaging 20 CDS requests, 20 tickets, 10-20 briefings, and 15 annual reviews-volume may vary monthly.
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Six (6) or more years leading Risk Management teams
  
• Five (5) or more years IT program management experience leading audits and inspections in DoD/Federal environment
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level III certification
  
• Functional area expertise in National and DoD IT policy
  
• Expert level knowledge and experience as a technical expert providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives in areas such as but not limited to; Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management.
  
• Expert level knowledge in guiding the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role Proven ability to prepare and present technical documentation, strategic briefings, and governance materials for senior-level DoD boards (e.g., CDTAB, DSAWG, IRSMC)
  
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  
• Customer service skills
  

Compensation: $120,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of overall technical experience with at least 5 years leading teams as a solutions

• Previous experience in driving composable commerce solutions for B2C digital commerce capabilities on web/mobile/app platforms.

• Use of AI/data centric approaches to scale customer journeys and digital back- end systems.

• Proven track record of collaborating on high level abstract problem, business or technical and turning them into successful features.

• Experience working with distributed team members both onshore and offshore

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships easily and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Well versed with UX methodologies, back-end integrations, Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, automation to build low touch systems.

• A coach and mentor who can demonstrate the craft of technology and show the way to remove roadblocks.

• Experience developing capabilities with leading ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Salesforce Cloud. Having a good understanding of helping make Buy vs Build decisions. Integration experience with incorporating third party products/vendors to enhance ecommerce capabilities.

• Familiarity with modern frameworks and libraries – React, Vue, Next.js

• This position will require you to work onsite at either our Beverly Hills or Sam Ramon office.

BayOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

This job posting represents the general duties and requirements necessary to perform this position and is not an exhaustive statement of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise or alter this job description.

Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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About Company::

Bristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rated by Gartner as among the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space, we are uniquely positioned to solve contemporary business problems, with supply chain and analytics focus as our advantage. We have been a trusted partner and advisor to many leading, globally recognized companies such as Applied Materials, Exxon Mobil, Flextronics, LSI Logic, Mahindra, Motorola, Nestle, Palm, Qatar Petroleum, Ranbaxy, Unilever and Whirlpool and many others.

Role Summary:

The SAP IBP Solution Architect will lead the end-to-end design and implementation of Integrated Business Planning solutions. This senior role requires deep technical expertise in bridging the gap between strategic demand/supply planning and shop-floor execution. You will own the architecture roadmap, ensuring seamless integration between SAP IBP, ePPDS, aATP, and SAP Ariba.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design: Lead workshops to translate complex business requirements into scalable architectural designs across the SAP S/4HANA landscape.
• Cross-Module Integration: Architect seamless data flows between IBP (Planning), ePPDS (Production Scheduling), aATP (Fulfillment), and SAP Ariba (Procurement).
• Strategic Planning: Define roadmaps for Order-Based Planning (OBP) and Time-Series (TS) models, ensuring alignment with organizational supply chain goals.
• Technical Leadership: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during blueprinting, build, and deployment phases, reviewing all functional and technical specifications.
• Performance Optimization: Guide teams on system performance, complex Key Figure calculations, and integration using CPI-DS, SDI, and Real-Time Integration (RTI).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Core Modules: Comprehensive expertise in SAP IBP (Demand, S&OP, Inventory, Response & Supply, Control Tower).
• Advanced Fulfillment: Strong hands-on configuration experience in aATP (Advanced Available-to-Promise), including allocations, back-order processing (BOP), and product substitution.
• Manufacturing Execution: Deep knowledge of ePPDS integration with S/4HANA for detailed scheduling and manufacturing constraints.
• Procurement Integration: Experience integrating IBP with SAP Ariba for collaborative supply planning and procurement visibility.
• Project Experience: Proven track record of leading at least 3–5 full-cycle SAP IBP implementations in a Solution Architect capacity.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Supply Chain; Master’s/MBA preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Integrated Business Planning.
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud for E2E Business Processes

Job Responsibilities:

The Director of Medicare Advantage Product Development and Strategy for the Johns Hopkins Health Plan leads the development for growth and product strategies for the Medicare Advantage line of business. Business acumen with Medicare Advantage and Medicare is the foundation to understand drivers that deliver competitive products and drive growth while meeting corporate financial goals and objectives.

Role Accountabilities:

• Responsible for product and benefit strategies, competitive analysis, state and federal regulatory filings, benefit design, and annual filings for the Medicare Advantage Bid
• Ensure the product offerings achieve corporate goals to drive performance while keeping our Medicare Advantage Product competitive
• Ensure corporate approval for the filings and performance projections
• Collaborate with the Actuarial team to develop competitive and financially sound benefit filings
• Partner with Sales and Marketing, you will manage and deliver services to include market segmentation, enrollment forecasting, and go-to-market strategy
• Partner with Health Services and Provider contracting to ensure the program designs and network meet customer expectations and market demands
• Responsible for the vendor process associated with selecting, contracting, and evaluating benefit vendors
• Responsible for RFP development and response in relation to all products and services incorporated in Medicare Advantage Benefit Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, business, or a closely related field required, Advanced coursework and/or Master’s degree desirable
• 10+ years’ experience in Medicare Advantage/Managed Care/Health Insurance
• Understanding Medicare Advantage business and financial drivers, product development, and federal and state regulatory requirements
• Relationship and project management experience
• Strong market knowledge of Medicare Advantage and Medicare
• Solid understanding of Medicare Advantage revenue and cost drivers
• Requires strong knowledge and exposure to Federal and State health care regulations, Medicare Advantage industry and managed care industry, including a working knowledge Medicare
• Professional level of knowledge of business, administrative, consulting, healthcare marketing and management theory
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with diverse groups of people including senior leadership, high level external contacts, members, providers, business related associates and vendors
• Proven project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Advanced knowledge of standard PC Word, PowerPoint, Excel

WHO WE ARE

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit

At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our team's well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. That's why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team.

Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Solution Sales Executive (SSE) is a specialized sales professional focused on a specific industry or segment, responsible for generating and closing opportunities within the industry’s accounts. Unlike generalist account managers, the SSE brings deep domain expertise (e.g., Retail & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Banking, Telecommunications) and works collaboratively with account leaders to expand Apex’s business in that niche. The SSE targets mid-to-large sized opportunities that require industry domain knowledge and a consultative sales approach. As a key member of the industry account team, the SSE ensures that specialized client needs are clearly understood and translated into high-impact, tailored proposals. This role is critical for driving incremental revenue in advanced service lines, complementing the Client Partners/Executive Client Partners by focusing on complex solutions growth.

Opportunity Identification & Development

• Proactively identifies new opportunitieswithin existing accounts.
• Engages client stakeholders (often technical managers or business owners) to uncover pain points and requirements related to their specialty.
• Applies domain knowledge and deep customer knowledge to recommend relevant Apex solutions, seeding ideas for projects or services.
• Builds and maintains a healthy pipeline of solution-specific opportunities across their assigned accounts.
• Works toward achieving a defined solution sales quota or contribution target.
• Monitors pipeline progress and keeps account teams and Segment Leaders informed for their specialty
• Adjusts tactics as needed to meet goals, such as organizing solutions workshops or targeted marketing initiatives

Solution Consultation & Shaping

• Leads the consultative selling process for specific solutions.
• Analyzes client challenges, designs a high-level solution approach (often with a solution architect), and clearly communicates value and technical details of proposed solutions.
• Tailors messaging and demonstrations to the client’s context, leveraging success stories and assets from similar engagements.
• Acts as a solution consultant during the pre-sales cycle to build client confidence.

Sales Cycle Management

• Manages the full sales cycle for solution deals, from initial qualification through proposal, negotiation, and close – ensuring alignment with the overall account strategy.
• Collaborates closely with the account leaders (Client Partner/Executive Client Partner) to integrate solution sales into broader account planning, ensuring cohesive messaging and avoiding siloed efforts.
• Keeps the Client Partner informed and engaged for support, while taking ownership of driving the deal to closure.

Internal Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborates extensively with internal teams.
• Partners with Industry Tech Executive and delivery SMEs to gather solution designs and effort estimates for proposals.
• Coordinates with the account’s Client Success Executive to understand any delivery implications and ensure smooth execution of sold solutions
• As an embedded member of the industry team, aligns with account managers to prioritize pursuits and share insights.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, or related field
• 8+ years in technology consulting or solution sales within the relevant capability. In-depth understanding of the solution’s value proposition, typical use cases, and implementation challenges.
• Able to credibly discuss solution benefits and trade-offs with technical stakeholders. Hands-on background (e.g., former engineer or consultant) in that domain is a plus, which enhances authenticity in sales discussions.
• Proven success in selling technology solutions, ideally with multiple closed deals in the $500K-$5M range.
• Strong track record of meeting sales targets by converting specialist opportunities.
• Adept at both cultivating new demand and responding to inquiries in a way that significantly differentiates Apex from niche competitors in the solutions area
• Excellent consultative selling and needs-analysis skills with the ability to ask probing questions, educate clients on complex topics, and guide toward recognizing value of a solution
• Comfortable doing product/service demonstrations or workshops.
• High credibility and rapport-building skills with mid-level client experts.
• Effective collaborator within integrated account teams, keeping internal account leadership informed and aligning solutions pursuits with account objectives.
• Experience working in a matrix sales environment with joint accountability.
• Excellent communication skills to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Self-motivated and proactive in pipeline generation with the ability to creatively leverage internal and external resources (marketing, partners, webinars, etc.) to stimulate interest in their solution area.
• Strong negotiation skills for scope and price within deal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to handle common objections for their solution and navigate procurement hurdles in collaboration with account leaders.
• Target-driven consistently working to achieve quarterly and annual solutions sales goals, persistently following up on leads and nurturing prospects over time.
• Hybrid with 2 days in-office

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Incentives
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events
• Discount Programs

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior Oracle Cloud Financials Solution Architect to join our team. This is a key role playing an integral part in our growing Oracle ERP practice. This is a full‑time position that can sit anywhere in the United States. Must be willing to travel to support clients onsite as needed.

The ideal candidate will have operated in a senior Architect capacity previously, is someone who can anticipate needs and take action to drive deliverables for continued project success. This position needs a leader who will not only architect solutions on implementations but also be part of a senior task force to help the practice grow. This includes maximizing sales opportunities by architecting and acting as the lead in creating Proposals, presenting and implementing Oracle ERP Cloud solutions to potential customers. The individual should be able to play multiple roles, be able to work in a very fast‑paced, enriching environment and is looking for a career rather than just a job.

The Solution Architect is responsible for the overall solution identification and architectural design for assigned projects and initiatives. Key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

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• Support client engagements to provide subject matter expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials implementations.
  
• Assume accountability for the solution design and the successful implementation of the full solution for on Oracle Cloud ERP Projects. May include hands‑on development, design, prototyping and/or other efforts required to keep the project on a successful track.
  
• Ensure that the proposed solution meets the client’s requirements, is architecturally complete, and all architectural risks are quantified within their assigned area.
  
• Ensures that the solution aligns with and utilizes the portfolio offerings that result in profitable revenue growth.
  
• Work with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement
  
• Review Customer’s current process and the requirement and design customer specific solutions based on industry specific best practices
  
• Act as a technical interface to the client and assumes a proactive role for developing business opportunities.
  
• Lead implementation team in the execution of testing cycles including ensuring the completeness in the development of testing scenarios, test cases and test scripts.
  
• Implements quality solutions that meet the requirements and advises clients on AST offerings, strategy, designs, implementation approaches and alternatives / tradeoffs.
  
• Work with Project Manager and provide input to the project plan and work breakdown structure and assist in managing timelines and milestones to ensure timely completion of all deliverables
  
• Identify opportunities for new or follow‑on business and assists in creating change orders.
  
• Provide thought leadership to the growth of the Practice
  
• Participate in strategic planning activities and business case development.
  
• Participate in strategy presentations to clients including features, implementation approach, technical requirements, impacts, and benefits.
  
• Perform responsibilities including solution proposal management, solution design, solution review, risk analysis, proposal preparation and client presentations.
  
• Provide technical oversight for technical estimates created with standards tools, portfolio Work Breakdown Structures, statements of work and industry standard estimating techniques.
  
• Assumes a proactive role for developing business opportunities. Assists in presales cycles by creating architectural demo’s, effort estimates and proposal development.
  
• Maintains knowledge of technologies, industry trends, standards and design techniques.
  

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• 10+ years ERP implementation experience
  
• Played a Senior Solution Architect role on a minimum of 2 full lifecycle Oracle Cloud implementation projects in the USA
  
• Public Sector domain (city/state/local/county government) experience considered an asset
  
• Knowledge and experience in GASB Accounting and Reporting, Encumbrance Accounting, Fund Accounting, Projects and Grants Accounting and Management
  
• Hands‑on technologist with strong background in designing and building modular, scalable, testable enterprise systems in in Oracle Cloud Financials
  
• Ideal to have project exposure to other Cloud module areas such as: Supply Chain and HCM Applications
  
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a diverse group of people
  
• Capability to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all audiences of all levels, spanning from technical peers to executive management
  
• Organized and detailed oriented
  
• Ability to fully utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• Ability to adapt to new projects quickly with a can‑do, jump‑right‑in attitude
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
  
• 4‑year Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
  

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client is committed to building a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and growth thrive. They take pride in creating an environment that values hard work, accountability, and professional development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a senior-level Solutions Architect role with a clear career progression path (Solutions Architect to Senior Architect to Enterprise Architect to Principal Architect). The architect will play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide application consolidation initiatives, supporting process enhancements, and delivering scalable solutions. The role demands a strong background in solution design, fit-gap analysis, and trade-off evaluation across retail, supply chain, infrastructure, or marketing technology domains.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the identification and recommendation of solutions, upgrades, or decommissioning options with a focus on usability, productivity, and total cost of ownership
• Develop and execute solutions that minimize reactive work and maximize strategic impact
• Collaborate with business and IT subject matter experts to design end-to-end solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards
• Engage with business leadership to establish strong IT and operations partnerships
• Model solutions across conceptual, logical, and physical perspectives (N+1 views)
• Create architecture artifacts defining end-to-end solution context, data domains, logical, physical, and deployment views
• Facilitate requirements refinement with a focus on service-level requirements
• Participate in design reviews to ensure solution alignment and traceability
• Contribute to the development of enterprise architecture principles, guidelines, and standards
• Clearly articulate architectural decisions to both technical and business audiences
• Engage proactively with business stakeholders to ensure IT addresses immediate and future needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required
• 10+ years of experience in IT management or solutions architecture
• 3–5 years of experience designing solutions in cloud and hybrid environments
• 3–5 years of experience with data integration patterns and tools
• Understanding of networks and security across on-premise and cloud environments
• Experience with vendor management tools and enterprise architecture integration
• Knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• 2+ implementations of enterprise-class supply chain management systems preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build consensus
• Proven ability to balance waterfall and agile methodologies
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Retail industry or supply chain experience (merchandising, planning, logistics)
• Experience with enterprise-class retail COTS applications
• Background in SOA/Microservices design
• 2–3 years of retail industry experience
• Optimization expertise, including stochastic modeling and holistic planning
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and collaboration tools

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

If you are experienced in designing and optimizing communications solutions, particularly within VoIP, wireless, and cloud-based systems, and have a proven track record of collaborating with partners and customers, then you will be excited about the Principal Government Solutions Engineer opening with Iridium on our U.S. Government Team. As a Principal Government Solutions Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative communication solutions and ensure alignment with Iridium’s initiatives. In this role, you will focus primarily on advising clients and partners, integrating emerging technologies, and delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions that meet the unique needs of government customers. You will thrive in this role if you have strong problem-solving skills, a customer-centric approach, and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical applications while proactively driving project success.

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred. Candidates with an active TS clearance must be eligible and willing to obtain SCI access. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

What You’ll Do:

• Architect mission-focused solutions that integrate Iridium Mobile Satellite Services (voice, data, and IoT) with tactical radios, network infrastructure, mission applications, and cloud platforms to meet U.S. Government requirements for operations, cybersecurity, resiliency, and interoperability.
• Work directly with government agencies, partners, and internal cross-functional teams to understand requirements, propose solutions, and ensure alignment with Iridium’s initiatives
• Identify and integrate innovative technologies into existing systems to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Serve as a technical advisor, providing guidance on system capabilities, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring optimal system performance
• Lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to technical specifications, and alignment with client objectives
• Foster strong relationships with government clients, deliver technical presentations, and provide training to ensure effective use of Iridium solutions
• Deliver clear, persuasive presentations of technical solutions and recommendations to customers in one-on-one meetings, briefings, and large conference settings, tailoring content to both technical and executive audiences
• Monitor industry trends, gather feedback from stakeholders, and recommend process improvements to enhance the overall performance and value of Iridium’s solutions

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the satellite or military communications industry
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Comfortable speaking in front of audiences (small working groups and at industry conferences)
• Can easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management
• Ability to support relationships and network internally and externally to facilitate business objectives
• Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
• Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
• Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
• Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Prior military, DoD (Department of Defense) civilian, or DoD contractor experience
• Knowledge of Iridium call processing, gateway architecture, and Space Vehicle (SV) interactions

We’ll also need you to:

• Be able to travel up to 30%
• Be a US Citizen

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.