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Architect Standard III

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Mindlance

Washington, DC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/7/2026

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Job Description

Architect Standard III#26-13899 Washington, DC Hybrid Job Description
Role:
Enterprise / Solution Architecture - Portfolio Rationalization
Location:
Washington, DC 20433
Duration:
6 Months - Long Term
Hybrid Onsite:
4 days per week from Day 1, with a full transition to 100% onsite anticipated soon Scope of Work 1. Program Delivery
  • Lead end-to-end application rationalization to reduce portfolio complexity, optimize cost/value, and enforce architectural standards
  • Assess existing applications and infrastructure for efficiency and improvement opportunities
  • Drive portfolio optimization and architectural consistency 2. Application & Portfolio Rationalization
  • Application portfolio analysis and segmentation (e.g., keep / retire / replace / re-platform)
  • Redundancy detection and consolidation strategies
  • Cost-value-risk analysis of applications 3.
Behavioral / Leadership
Competencies
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making ◦ Advanced analytical reasoning ◦ Ability to make trade-off decisions under ambiguity
  • Change Leadership ◦ Drive organizational change (application retirement is highly sensitive) ◦ Handle resistance from system owners and business stakeholders
  • Strategic Thinking vs
Tactical Execution:
Actionable decisions & enforcement Experience & Certifications
  • 8-12+ years' experience in Enterprise Architecture / Solution Architecture
  • Proven experience in portfolio rationalization / transformation programs
  • Experience designing and executing enterprise-scale application rationalization frameworks, including classification models, decision criteria, and governance mechanisms across large, heterogeneous portfolios.
  • TOGAF (mandatory or strongly preferred)
  • SAFe for Architects (for scaled delivery environments)
  • BPM (for rationalization rigor)
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."