Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect

Role Overview

• Lead the development and documentation of comprehensive system architectures encompassing hardware, software, and networks
• Create and maintain architectural models and diagrams to communicate system designs
• Collaborate closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate system requirements
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and architectural solutions
• Research and assess emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Provide informed recommendations for adoption and integration strategies
• Design and implement integration strategies ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow
• Define and standardize Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), protocols, and communication methods for interoperability
• Analyze system performance to identify bottlenecks and enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability
• Embed security best practices into system designs
• Collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation architectures, design decisions, and technical specifications
• Produce user guides, operational manuals, and roadmaps for current and future states
• Engage with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to align on architecture
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor progress to ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices
• Lead initiatives to improve processes, tools, and methodologies in system design and development
• Identify challenges and make timely, well-informed decisions independently
• Foster cooperative relationships across teams
• Adapt flexibly to changing environments, priorities, and organizational needs

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Supply Chain Management and Procurement work and/or general Business Operations
• 5+ years of experience with any of the following: Project/Program Management, Procurement, Supplier Program Management, Engineering, Production Engineering, and/or Supplier Quality
• 5+ years of experience with software development, systems architecture, programming
• 5+ years of experience with integration technologies such as Application Programming Interface (API), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Cloud Integration Services
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work