C5MI Insight - Solution Architect

• Owns end-to-end solution design for an assigned financial process area, from requirements through configuration, integration, test, and production deployment. • Directs the process area delivery pod, including functional analysts matrixed in from the functional delivery organization, developers, and test resources; sets priorities, allocates design work, and owns delivery quality for the process area. • Holds people leadership accountability for architecture, design, and technical personnel assigned directly to the process area, and provides performance input to the Functional Delivery Manager for matrixed functional analysts. • Leads fit-to-standard workshops and design sessions with government process owners, translating statutory, regulatory, and business requirements into configured solution designs. • Produces and maintains functional design documentation, solution architecture artifacts, configuration rationale, and requirement-to-design traceability for the assigned process area. • Identifies, documents, and adjudicates gaps between delivered standard functionality and stated requirements; escalates extension requests to the architecture review board with options and recommendations. • Designs and governs the integration points between the assigned process area and adjacent process areas, external interfaces, the extensibility layer, and reporting platforms. • Partners with data migration leadership to define the target-state data model, conversion objects, validation rules, and reconciliation criteria for the assigned process area. • Reviews and approves configuration and development deliverables produced within the pod, ensuring alignment to program design standards and clean-core principles. • Prepares and presents process area content for preliminary design review, critical design review, and production readiness review, and responds to government review comments and action items. • Supports test strategy and execution, including unit, string, integration, and user acceptance testing, and owns defect triage and design-related root cause resolution for the pod. • Supports cutover planning, go-live execution, and hypercare for the assigned process area, transitioning the design to the sustainment organization. • Coaches and develops pod members, building functional depth and raising design maturity across the team, in partnership with the Functional Delivery Manager for matrixed personnel. • Ability to travel up to 50% to client sites, varying based on client program schedules. • Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies. • Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor. • Essential People Leader Functions: • People Management & Performance Accountability: Sets performance expectations; provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and recognition; conducts goal-setting, evaluations, and development planning; and addresses performance, conduct, and attendance issues in a timely, compliant manner. • Employee Development & Capability Building: Develops employees through coaching, mentoring, training, and stretch assignments; identifies skill gaps and development needs; and supports succession planning and talent pipeline readiness within scope. • Engagement, Culture & Team Effectiveness: Fosters an inclusive, respectful, high-performing environment; promotes accountability and collaboration; and reinforces company values, behavioral expectations, and professional standards. • Workforce Planning & Resource Oversight: Plans, assigns, and prioritizes work to meet delivery, quality, and timeline goals; manages workloads and staffing within approved parameters; and escalates resource risks or constraints as needed. • Policy, Compliance & Risk Management: Applies company policies and employment practices consistently; partners with HR on employee relations matters; and identifies and mitigates people, delivery, and compliance risks. • Communication & Stakeholder Alignment: Communicates expectations, decisions, and changes clearly; aligns team or organizational objectives with business priorities; and collaborates effectively across matrixed, cross-functional, or client environments. • C5MI Expectations of all Employees: • Adheres to all C5MI Policies and Procedures. • Always conducts self in a manner consistent with C5MIs’ Core Values. • Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all contacts. • Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. • Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates. • Maintains the privacy of all company proprietary information. • Treats vendors, customers, and team members with respect and dignity. • Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.