Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.
Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; HSA, FSA; 401(k) with immediately vested company match; PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave; tuition and training reimbursement; a referral bonus program; and life management programs.
At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!
Description
This role offers a unique opportunity to partner directly with U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC leadership to modernize enterprise and solution architecture practices - guiding the evolution from legacy, document-centric DoDAF and DoDAF Meta-Model (DM2) architectures to modern Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches aligned to the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF). The Architect provides senior technical leadership while remaining hands-on in the development and maturation of “As-Is” and “To-Be” Solution Architectures, ensuring alignment with U.S. Coast Guard Enterprise Architecture, Target Architecture, and engineering standards. Architecture work is performed using disciplined, repeatable methodologies that maintain compliance with current DoDAF and DM2 requirements while deliberately introducing and scaling MBSE practices in coordination with Government stakeholders and the C5ISC System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
Essential Functions & Duties:
- Serve as a senior, hands-on Enterprise / Solution Architect partnering directly with U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC leadership to modernize architecture practices.
- Lead and actively execute the development, evolution, and review of “As-Is” and “To-Be” architectures across legacy DoDAF/DM2 and emerging UAF/MBSE implementations.
- Guide and support the transition from document-centric DoDAF architectures to UAF-aligned MBSE practices, including transition planning, pilot efforts, and phased adoption.
- Develop, review, and refine architectural models, views, and artifacts, ensuring technical rigor, traceability, and alignment with mission, enterprise, and engineering objectives.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to USCG leadership, supporting architectural decision-making, trade studies, and alignment across programs and product lines.
- Collaborate closely with system engineers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to integrate architecture with requirements, design, and delivery activities.
- Facilitate executive-level and technical working sessions to resolve architectural issues, align stakeholders, and drive architectural outcomes.
- Provide architectural mentorship and technical guidance to architects and engineers supporting delivery teams.
- Ensure architectural products are integrated, governed, and baselined in accordance with CG Enterprise Architecture, SELC, and configuration management requirements.
Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:
Required:
- 8+ years of professional experience as an Enterprise Architect and/or Solution Architect supporting complex enterprise or mission systems.
- 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining “As-Is” and “To-Be” Enterprise and Solution Architectures in a U.S. Government, DoD, DHS, or similarly regulated enterprise environment.
- 2+ years of experience serving in a senior or lead Enterprise/Solution Architect role, providing architectural direction while remaining hands-on in the development of architecture models and artifacts.
- 2+ years of experience developing, governing, and maintaining DoDAF- and DoDAF Meta-Model (DM2)–compliant architectures using System Architect as the authoritative system of record, including configuration management and reporting.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience contributing to the development and analysis of UAF- and MBSE-aligned architectures using SysML and/or OOSEM, supported by enterprise and systems modeling tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler) to develop, review, and analyze model-based architectural artifacts.
- Proven ability to engage directly with Government leadership and senior stakeholders, providing architectural insight, decision support, and technical recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author, review, and present enterprise and solution architecture products to technical and executive audiences.
Preferred:
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Experience supporting or leading architecture framework and tooling transitions, such as evolving from document-centric DoDAF implementations toward UAF-aligned MBSE approaches.
- Experience mentoring or guiding architects and engineers through adoption of MBSE practices, new tools, or architectural standards.
- Experience supporting pilot, proof-of-concept, or phased adoption efforts for new architecture methods or tooling.
- Prior experience supporting large-scale federal modernization initiatives or multi-program architecture environments.
Clearance and Other Requirements:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust suitability determination (Moderate Risk).
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to U.S. Coast Guard networks and systems, including completion of required security, privacy, and cybersecurity training.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to CONUS Government sites to support mission and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to work on-site or in secure Government environments as needed.
- Proficiency with standard office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $160,000 – $200,000.
Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines. To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.
Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.
