**Description of Duties:** Amentum is seeking an Enterprise Architect for the United States Geological Survey to support the Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. The candidate will: + Perform Systems Engineering and Project Management activities including, but not limited to: requirements analysis, scheduling, documentation and traceability matrix development, preliminary design, critical design, detailed design, test and evaluation, research and development, implementation and fielding, and sustainment and operations throughout the entire life cycle of the EROS program. + Scope and execute: studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, system engineering, preliminary and detailed system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers to include all supporting facilities. + Maintain alignment to support Team Leads: infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates for the development, fielding (launch), tests, and operations of planned space capabilities. + Develop and implement an EROS environment for Research and Development (R&D) of Experimental or Developmental Landsat capabilities and future operational systems as well as providing technical guidance for operationalizing capabilities for the Center. + Perform impact assessments of customer requests. + Develop and present briefings for internal customers and external stakeholders. + Coordinate across the EROS environment and supported tenants. + Ensure EROS products, services, and capabilities are delivered to the customers. + Validate and verify documentation of EROS Enterprise solutions. + Serve as functional lead for TSSC System Engineering staff. This position can be filled at the EROS Center in Sioux Falls, SD. **Qualifications:** **Basic Requirements:** + Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 14 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 10 years of general experience + Must have 9 years of experience directly related to the support or management of IT systems in a systems engineering or architecture role/capacity within a DoD and/or Commercial enterprise + Must have 3 years directly leading and managing systems engineers within a DoD and/or Commercial enterprise + Must have subject matter expertise in systems engineering, virtual machines/environments, systems engineering “V” process methodologies and tools + Must have a strong working knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls + Must have a working knowledge of the following technical/management skills: software engineering, Linux and Windows systems administration, web applications/deployments, storage management, effective database management techniques, and project management + Must have a current DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI **Desired Requirements** : + Have documented experience developing and editing USGS or NASA products for major space and IT systems + Have extensive experience and working knowledge in satellite and space applications/systems + Have Professional Certifications by INCOSE or in any of the technical skills listed above and demonstrated commitment to professional developmental in their field(s)