Domain Principal Architect

Resp & Qualifications PURPOSE: Drives enterprise optimization by introducing capabilities (inclusive of all functions) for their domain of responsibility utilizing in-depth knowledge and expert skills to advance domain strategies. Translates business needs for the domain into architectural solutions that meet performance, reliability and security expectations. Applies enterprise roadmaps, principles, standards, and practices to drive their domain strategies and execution. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Leads preparation of domain architecture viewpoints and models depicting current, target, and interim states. Use current state viewpoints to identify and analyze pain points and opportunities (PPOs). - Lead advanced modeling and analysis to meet the strategic needs of the organization with respect to system, information, functional/non-functional needs, performance and security/regulatory requirements. - Create and utilize architecture patterns and ensure alignment with IT strategies and reference architectures. - Ensure target state alignment and integration across architecture domains. - Ensure upstream alignment / traceability to business needs via business architecture and downstream alignment / traceability with solution building blocks. - Leads the extension / enhancement of domain architecture strategies, standards, and guidelines. - Identify and support development of reusable domain patterns. - Leads design, engineering and implementation of assets for internal use in solutions to improve solution quality; collaborate through implementation phase. - Leads peer reviews and represent the architecture domain in briefings to the Architecture Review Board. - Oversees publishing and maintenance of viewpoints / work products in the architecture repository, ensuring they are organized, accurate, and accessible. - Disposition stakeholder comments / feedback received via project and non-project channels. - Ensures that regulatory and compliance issues are addressed in solutions. - Leads collaboration with other teams (business and technical), key stakeholders, and partners to understand needs to maximize architecture impact and address technical limitations. - Leads the evaluation/selection of a solution / product design that aligns with IT / Domain strategies, standards, and guidelines. - Leads research emerging domain trends to determine their relevancy and fit for the organization. - Leads vendor evaluations and selection process broadly; leads vendor evaluation and selection for domain-specific tooling. - Represent the architecture domain in the drafting of RFIs/RFPs and the evaluation / scoring of vendor proposals. - Leads the development / enhancement of architecture domain methods and tools. - Ensure the alignment / integration of domain architecture processes / deliverables with those of other architecture domains and SDLC disciplines. - Leads development of domain related communications / education materiel for use with stakeholders and architecture / SDLC partners. - Leads domain assessments for most complex new / proposed projects for architecture impacts in support of annual planning, resource estimation, and alignment with IT strategy and enterprise architecture. - Provide input to project, product, and enterprise technology roadmaps. - Provide regular reporting on progress, issues, and opportunities related to architecture domain. QUALIFICATIONS: - Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. - Experience: 10 years Experience in Architecture Domain. - Licenses/Certifications Upon Hire Preferred: Certified System Architect. - Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Ability to motivate and influence others so that project objectives are met in a timely manner. - Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop high quality solutions. - Ability to coach, delegate, and develop architects and engineers. - Ability to managing cross-domain architecture solutions and issues. - Expertise with domain related architecture frameworks, methods and tools. - Effective organizational, interpersonal/relationship management, analytical, communications (written and verbal) and collaboration. - Salary Range: $155,600 - $278,135 - Salary Range Disclaimer The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. - In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incent