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Lead Booz Allen's Enterprise & Business Architecture function, setting the architectural vision and roadmap for an AI-enabled, modern enterprise aligned with the firm's strategy and ETSS operating model. Define business capabilities, value streams, and end-to-end processes; drive transformation initiatives including cloud modernization, data platforms, and agentic AI integration across Civil, Defense, and National Security sectors. Act as a strategic advisor to C-suite and ETSS leadership, shaping demand, governance, and investment decisions, while building a high-performing team of architects. Location: McLean, VA; Salary: $162,800-$303,000 USD.
- Compensation
- $162,800 – $303,000 USD
- City
- McLean
- Country
- United States
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- Cyber Fusion Centers
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Incident Response
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
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Whether you love solving problems, engineering ideas, or building solutions, there is a place for you at Booz Allen.
- Benefits
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Enterprise & Business Architecture Director
CREATEYOUR CAREER
CREATE AND GROW WITH US
Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities.
BE EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED
Connect with others in our people-first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity.
SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING
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YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY
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The Opportunity:
Our organization is seeking a highly experienced leader to head the companys Enterprise and Business Architecture function, setting the direction for how technology, data, processes, and platforms come together to enable mission outcomes at scale. You will define the architectural vision, build the blueprint for a modern, resilient, and AI-enabled enterprise, and ensure all technology investments align with the company's strategy, client priorities, and Enterprise Technology Services and Solutions (ETSS) operating model. Additionally, you will act as a strategic advisor to C-suite, ETSS Leadership Team, Sector CTOs, and Delivery teams, translating complexity into clear options grounded in business impact. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the primary architecture authority for strategic transformation initiatives, cloud modernization, Zero Trust, data platforms, agentic AI integration, and core enterprise systems
- Establish and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and roadmap that guide Booz Allens technology evolution.
- Translate business strategy into clear architectural direction that informs prioritization, funding, and portfolio planning across Civil, Defense, and National Security sectors.
- Define the business capabilities, value streams, and end-to-end process models that anchor ETSS planning and investment decisions, and drive harmonization across enterprise services, reducing fragmentation and ensuring reusable, scalable patterns.
- Partner with Tech Excellence and Delivery to ensure demand is shaped against architectural guardrails and companywide standards and build strong relationships with stakeholders to accelerate buy-in, shape demand, and drive architectural consistency across programs and sectors.
- Lead architecture governance with clear decision rights, design review processes, reference architectures, security-by-design patterns, and reusable accelerators, and ensure alignment to enterprise cybersecurity requirements, FedRAMP paths, data governance policies, and AI risk management standards.
- Maintain the companys IT catalog of capabilities and integration patterns to enable consistent delivery and cost transparency.
- Partner with the CTO organization on platform and engineering excellence, ensuring architectures are practical, implementable, and cost-effective, collaborate with Data and AI leadership to define the data foundation, modern analytics stack, and AI or agentic frameworks that underpin future capabilities, and evaluate emerging technologies and create decision frameworks that guide experimentation, adoption, and retirement.
- Develop a high-performing team of enterprise, solution, and business architects with a culture of curiosity, technical depth, and mission orientation.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 15+ years of experience in architecture, technology strategy, or enterprise transformation within a large, complex, matrixed organization in a highly regulated industry
- Experience leading enterprise architecture at scale, including business architecture, capability modeling, data architecture, cloud architecture, and integration patterns
- Ability to lead and influence modern engineering approaches, including cloud-native architectures, event-driven patterns, Zero Trust, data platforms, DevSecOps, agentic AI principles, and enterprise SaaS ecosystems
- Ability to influence at executive levels, simplify complexity, and drive clarity in ambiguous environments
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and articulate trade-offs, options, and decisions to senior stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in a technology field
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allens benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individuals particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allens total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, youll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, youll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community and sign up for job alerts.
About Us
Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for Americas most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeedaccelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1-877-927-8278 or sending an email to helpdesk@bah.com. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.
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- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cloud
- Elite Training
- Enterprise DevSecOps
- JADC2
- Mission Readiness
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- Webinars & Events
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Enterprise & Business Architecture Director
Compensation
$162,800 – $303,000 USD
City: McLean
Country: United States

Lead Booz Allen's Enterprise & Business Architecture function, setting the architectural vision and roadmap for an AI-enabled, modern enterprise aligned with the firm's strategy and ETSS operating model. Define business capabilities, value streams, and end-to-end processes; drive transformation initiatives including cloud modernization, data platforms, and agentic AI integration across Civil, Defense, and National Security sectors. Act as a strategic advisor to C-suite and ETSS leadership, shaping demand, governance, and investment decisions, while building a high-performing team of architects. Location: McLean, VA; Salary: $162,800-$303,000 USD.
Full Job Description
Our Technology
Advanced tech. Deep domain know-how. Cutting-edge solutions engineered for impact.
- Tech Solutions
- Vellox Reverser
- Booz Allen Ventures
- Partnerships
Missions
Real-world missions. Real-time resultson the battlefield, at the edge, and for the nation.
- Cyber Fusion Centers
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Incident Response
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
Insights
Bold ideas. Expert takes. Breakthrough tech that actually delivered.
Careers
Whether you love solving problems, engineering ideas, or building solutions, there is a place for you at Booz Allen.
- Benefits
- Flexibility
- Professional Development
About Us
Driven by purpose. Powered by people. Built to solve the nations toughest challenges.
- Booz Allen Foundation
- Policies
- Board of Directors
- Leadership Team
- Alumni
- Investors
- Newsroom
- Contracting
- It's In Our Code
Enterprise & Business Architecture Director
CREATEYOUR CAREER
CREATE AND GROW WITH US
Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities.
BE EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED
Connect with others in our people-first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity.
SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING
Learn how well support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life.
YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY
Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us.
Job Description
Share job via:
- X
The Opportunity:
Our organization is seeking a highly experienced leader to head the companys Enterprise and Business Architecture function, setting the direction for how technology, data, processes, and platforms come together to enable mission outcomes at scale. You will define the architectural vision, build the blueprint for a modern, resilient, and AI-enabled enterprise, and ensure all technology investments align with the company's strategy, client priorities, and Enterprise Technology Services and Solutions (ETSS) operating model. Additionally, you will act as a strategic advisor to C-suite, ETSS Leadership Team, Sector CTOs, and Delivery teams, translating complexity into clear options grounded in business impact. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the primary architecture authority for strategic transformation initiatives, cloud modernization, Zero Trust, data platforms, agentic AI integration, and core enterprise systems
- Establish and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and roadmap that guide Booz Allens technology evolution.
- Translate business strategy into clear architectural direction that informs prioritization, funding, and portfolio planning across Civil, Defense, and National Security sectors.
- Define the business capabilities, value streams, and end-to-end process models that anchor ETSS planning and investment decisions, and drive harmonization across enterprise services, reducing fragmentation and ensuring reusable, scalable patterns.
- Partner with Tech Excellence and Delivery to ensure demand is shaped against architectural guardrails and companywide standards and build strong relationships with stakeholders to accelerate buy-in, shape demand, and drive architectural consistency across programs and sectors.
- Lead architecture governance with clear decision rights, design review processes, reference architectures, security-by-design patterns, and reusable accelerators, and ensure alignment to enterprise cybersecurity requirements, FedRAMP paths, data governance policies, and AI risk management standards.
- Maintain the companys IT catalog of capabilities and integration patterns to enable consistent delivery and cost transparency.
- Partner with the CTO organization on platform and engineering excellence, ensuring architectures are practical, implementable, and cost-effective, collaborate with Data and AI leadership to define the data foundation, modern analytics stack, and AI or agentic frameworks that underpin future capabilities, and evaluate emerging technologies and create decision frameworks that guide experimentation, adoption, and retirement.
- Develop a high-performing team of enterprise, solution, and business architects with a culture of curiosity, technical depth, and mission orientation.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 15+ years of experience in architecture, technology strategy, or enterprise transformation within a large, complex, matrixed organization in a highly regulated industry
- Experience leading enterprise architecture at scale, including business architecture, capability modeling, data architecture, cloud architecture, and integration patterns
- Ability to lead and influence modern engineering approaches, including cloud-native architectures, event-driven patterns, Zero Trust, data platforms, DevSecOps, agentic AI principles, and enterprise SaaS ecosystems
- Ability to influence at executive levels, simplify complexity, and drive clarity in ambiguous environments
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and articulate trade-offs, options, and decisions to senior stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in a technology field
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allens benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individuals particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allens total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, youll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, youll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community and sign up for job alerts.
About Us
Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for Americas most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeedaccelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1-877-927-8278 or sending an email to helpdesk@bah.com. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.
Stay Connected with Booz Allen
INFORMATION FOR
- Employees
- International
- Investors
- Contract Officers
- Suppliers
- Small Businesses
INDUSTRIES
- Finance and Banking
- Government & Civil Agencies
- Intelligence
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Military
- Space
- Transportation & Logistics
- Utilities
FEATURED SOLUTIONS
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cloud
- Elite Training
- Enterprise DevSecOps
- JADC2
- Mission Readiness
- Security
ABOUT US
- About Us
- Why Booz Allen
- Who We Are
- What We Do
- Join Our Team
- Webinars & Events
SITE LINKS
- Contact Us
- Privacy Statement
- Terms of Use
- Cookie Policy
- Site Map
- Careers Privacy Policy
- INFORMATION FOR
- Employees
- International
- Investors
- Contract Officers
- Suppliers
- Small Businesses
- INDUSTRIES
- Finance and Banking
- Government & Civil Agencies
- Intelligence
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Military
- Space
- Transportation & Logistics
- Utilities
- FEATURED SOLUTIONS
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cloud
- Elite Training
- Enterprise DevSecOps
- JADC2
- Mission Readiness
- Security
- ABOUT US
- About Us
- Why Booz Allen
- Who We Are
- What We Do
- Join Our Team
- Webinars & Events
- SITE LINKS
- Contact Us
- Privacy Statement
- Terms of Use
- Cookie Policy
- Site Map
- Careers Privacy Policy
Cookie Settings
SIMILAR OPPORTUNITIES
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