Systems Architect

Pearson Government Solutions serves the U.S. Federal, state and local, and international governments; higher education institutions and student financial aid entities; and the worldwide telecommunications industry. We provide fully integrated, end-to-end service solutions in the areas of benefits processing, customer interaction management, document and content management, e-learning and training, grant management, and human capital management.
Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.Are you a System Architect looking for a great career opportunity? Are you interested in a highly visible position that reports to the Vice President of Engineering for Public Health Care? If so, then this is the opportunity for you with a growing and stable company.Pearson Government Solutions serves the U.S. Federal, state and local, and international governments; higher education institutions and student financial aid entities; and the worldwide telecommunications industry. We provide fully integrated, end-to-end service solutions in the areas of benefits processing, customer interaction management, document and content management, e-learning and training, grant management, and human capital management.
Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.
The Systems Architect acts as the primary technical representative during the business capture process and is responsible for the high level design of system architectures. The Systems Architect works with Business Development, Program Staff, Project Managers, and Software Development groups to propose, win, design, and monitor the delivery of high quality, innovative and economical technical solutions. The System Architect will also serve an ongoing role as the lead technical architect for solution implementation and operations after a new contract award. The Systems Architect is responsible for effectively integrating core capabilities with new technology to successfully implement systems development projects. The Systems Architect must be able to give capability briefings and solution demonstrations, prepare technical sales material for the sales force, and think in general engineering terms in the early development of customer relationships and requirements. The Systems Architect is also expected to maintain a high level of technical excellence and depth in at least one core capability. The Systems Architect may be expected to propose changes in existing products or services that result in cost reductions or increased sales, write technical papers or give industry seminars, identify and champion new core capabilities or partnerships, and lead or mentor other technical staff. Reports directly to the Vice President of Public Health Care Engineering. Travel is required.
Act independently as a technical consultant and top level technical contributor for systems analysis and design during new business capture, proposal development and delivery.
Independently resolves complex issues when necessary.
Representing the Engineering organization with potential and new customers at the executive level.Formulate approach to systems scope and objectives relative to a customer's requirements.Participate in customer meetings and presentations to set expectations and to discuss customer responsibilities, requirements, initiatives, and concepts
Provide the lead technical interface with potential new clients to introduce technologies and capabilities.
Acts independently or as a member of a project team responsible for providing technical guidance concerning the business implications of the application of various systems.
Investigate new initiatives and opportunities for appropriateness with respect to strategic goals for both New and Add-on Business.
Support New Business Development and Software Project Managers in the role of Systems Architect during the proposal stage of business capture.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of a specific current technology or practice area, both internally and within the industry, and its applicability to the organization.
Provide technical leadership in transition of client solutions from proposal to implementation and operations project teams.
Continue to provide support and technical leadership to the project team during the implementation phase.
Provide recommendations on the strategic use of emerging technology to develop improved solutions for new or existing customers
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent degree is required. Masters or other advanced technical degree preferred.
Five (5) or more years of experience working with professional services organizations, sales and Federal Government contracting.
Ten (10) or more years of recent experience in information systems analysis and senior technology consulting.
Software development experience and knowledge of systems life cycle is required.
Ability to facilitate and lead work groups, and work productively with a wide range of people is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are requiredThe successful candidate will posses the following qualifications:
Experience with Enterprise Architecture, including experience with Service Oriented Architecture and/or the Federal Enterprise Architecture.
Experience developing and implementing solutions involving the integration of multiple technologies/products, which may include custom software development.
Experience with CMM/CMMI process and projects strongly preferred
Experience with Government market and/or Commercial market, as well as healthcare industry preferred.
Experience with Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration desired
Business development, proposal writing, statement of work development experience preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills required.
Client relationship management skills and experience required.
Experience with Contact Center, Data Warehouse solutions desired.
Experience providing customer presentations and status briefings to management desired.
Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate initial solution concepts to customer and internal and to translate from concepts into a solidified system solution for implementation and operations.
Demonstrated ability to understand customer business need and recommend the appropriate technology and process solution to meet the customer requirements.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and lead technical work groups involving multiple specialties in support of system solution development and implementation.