We are seeking an experienced Platform Architect to d esign the secure, modular, on-premises platform architecture that supports reusable data ingestion, analytics, AI services, reporting, and future growth without material redesign Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. As a core member you’ll work with a diverse team of professionals to solve matters, architect nuisances, and come up with alternatives. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match. Key Responsibilities Define target and transition architectures for development, test, staging, and production environments. Design modular boundaries among ingestion, centralized data storage, analytic signals, open-source LLM services, APIs, and the end-user application. Align architecture with OMB preferences for Linux, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server, Java or .NET, Kubernetes/Rancher, Jenkins, and self-hosted Azure DevOps. Ensure the AI model remains replaceable without rebuilding the durable data infrastructure or ingestion logic. Incorporate scalability, observability, resilience, records management, accessibility, security, and Government ownership requirements. Produce architecture diagrams, decisions, standards, interface guidance, and transition documentation. Required Qualifications Experience architecting enterprise data and application platforms in secure Federal environments. Strong knowledge of on-premises, containerized, database, API, integration, and DevSecOps architecture. Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and communicate decisions to technical and executive stakeholders. Experience designing scalable platforms with modular and vendor-agnostic components. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility, as required for all contractor personnel supporting the effort. Ability to work during project core hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding Federal holidays. Ability to work within Government-approved environments, protect non-public Federal information, and comply with applicable NDA, security, privacy, records-management, and acceptable-use requirements. Ability to collaborate in an iterative delivery environment and produce accurate, complete, and well-documented work products. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Federal financial management, budget execution, grants management, payment systems, award oversight, financial reporting, or financial stewardship is preferred. Experience supporting Federal financial management, grants, payment, or award-oversight platforms. Familiarity with FedRAMP-authorized environments and FISMA Moderate / NIST SP 800-53 controls. About ANALYTICA : Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider. Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process. Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences relevant to the role. Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews to document discussions and summarize key points. These tools are used to assist our team. All hiring decisions are made by Analytica recruiters and hiring managers. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used to support parts of the application and interview process. When receiving email communication from Analytica, please ensure that the email domain is analytica.net to verify its authenticity.