Software Architect (JavaScript) - Clearance Required

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview:
ANSER is seeking a Software Architect (JavaScript) to provide functional and technical expertise to analyze processes from both industry and government for capability delivery options for the Organizational and Management Policy Office Manpower Management Office (O&MP MMO). You will guide the development of business requirements, maintaining an impartial focus on business process improvements rather than favoring specific business systems.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Architect end-to-end JavaScript-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions supporting multiple users.
• Design scalable architectures that integrate with existing government business systems.
• Develop architectural roadmaps aligning technology investments with the Business Capability Acquisition Cycle (BCAC) phases.
• Guide cross-functional teams through solution design, development, and deployment actions.
• Establish coding standards and best practices for JavaScript development.
• Drive adoption of modern development methodologies including DevSecOps and Agile frameworks.
• Create technical roadmaps that balance immediate operational needs with long-term modernization goals.
• Evaluate and select JavaScript frameworks based on security requirements and internal standards.
• Support acquisition milestone decisions with comprehensive system architecture and risk assessments.
• Design and implement API getaway architectures to integrate siloed and disparate systems for seamless interoperability.
• Evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) solutions against custom development options.
• Design and implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines that identify issues before they reach production.
• Translate business capability requirements into implementable technical specifications.
• Design event-driven architectures using message brokers for real-time data synchronization, leveraging appropriate architectural patterns.
• Model workforce data relationships in JavaScript for organizational structures and associated business rules.

Required Qualifications:
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands on-experience with JavaScript frameworks,
• 8+ years of experience of building custom HR systems.
• Deep understanding of DoDI 5000.75 and Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, or DoDAF).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Top Secret – TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Ability to objectively view requirements and evolve operations to maximize efficiencies.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies spanning traditional waterfall and Agile frameworks, with hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, testing, and continuous delivery.
• Certification in one or more industry cloud certifications (AWS SA-Professional, AZ-305, VMware VCIX-NV, or OCI Architect Professional).
• Experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, Python, and .NET).
• Knowledge or experience with government systems interoperability and data sharing.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.