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Senior Associate - Software Architect

Summary

Senior Software Architect advises government leaders on enterprise modernization, evaluating AI/ML, cloud, and collaboration tools to improve mission outcomes for defense logistics.

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence is seeking a Senior Software Architect to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Capabilities and Processes Directorate. Unlike a traditional software architect or software development role, this position is focused on technical strategy, enterprise advisory services, business process transformation, and identifying innovative technology solutions that improve mission outcomes. Success in this role requires broad technical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to quickly evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into practical, mission-focused solutions.

This is a highly visible position supporting two government leaders on a daily basis, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The selected candidate must be a self-starter who thrives working independently while collaborating closely with government stakeholders and technical teams across the organization.

As the Senior Software Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor responsible for helping government leadership identify, evaluate, and implement technologies that modernize business processes across the DLA enterprise.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to ...

  • Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert advising government leadership on enterprise modernization initiatives
  • Research, analyze, and assess emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve organizational effectiveness
  • Develop technical strategies, project plans, pilots, and prototypes that validate production-ready enterprise capabilities
  • Evaluate enterprise platforms and technologies to support business transformation initiatives across the DLA J6 organization
  • Produce technical white papers, architecture documentation, executive briefings, and recommendations for senior government leadership
  • Identify opportunities to leverage existing DLA technology investments, including ServiceNow, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve business processes
  • Provide technical guidance supporting ServiceNow Enterprise Agile Planning (EAP), dashboards, reporting, workflows, and agile planning activities
  • Support Microsoft collaboration platforms including SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and related enterprise tools
  • Architect and maintain collaboration portals and knowledge-sharing solutions that support enterprise programs and portfolios
  • Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments of proposed modernization initiatives
  • Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution lifecycle, including enterprise architecture, systems integration, user experience, and implementation planning
  • Collaborate with government leadership and technical stakeholders to develop practical, scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving enterprise business challenges through technology—not necessarily someone seeking a hands-on software development role.

The ideal candidate is:

  • A trusted technical advisor who can communicate effectively with executives, program managers, and technical teams
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while collaborating daily with government leadership
  • Naturally curious about emerging technologies and able to quickly understand, evaluate, and apply new capabilities.
  • Experienced translating business needs into practical technology solutions
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic government environment

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in enterprise architecture, software architecture, technical consulting, systems engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized certification authority.
  • IT-II Security Clearance or current National Agency Check with Local Agency (or ability to meet applicable security requirements).
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, and software solution design.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly competitive:

  • Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) environments
  • ServiceNow, including dashboards, workflows, reporting, and Enterprise Agile Planning (EAP)
  • SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies and Agile program execution
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including AI, automation, and cloud-native services
  • Microsoft 365 technologies including SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and Power Platform
  • Enterprise digital transformation and business process improvement
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and intelligent automation
  • Technical white paper development and executive-level presentations

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

  • Are you a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust? yes / no
  • Do you reside within a comfortable cummuting distance to McLean, VA? yes / no
  • Are you open to working a hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week being located on-site in McLean, VA? yes / no
  • Do you have at least five (5) years of professional experience in enterprise architecture, software architecture, technical consulting, systems engineering, or a closely related field? yes / no
  • Have you served in a role where you were responsible for advising leadership on technical strategy, enterprise modernization, or technology solutions? yes / no
  • Do you have experience translating business or mission requirements into technology solutions? yes / no
  • Do you currently possess an IT-II Security Clearance, a current National Agency Check with Local Agency (NACLC), or are you eligible to obtain the required security clearance? yes / no
  • Are you comfortable serving as a technical advisor to senior leaders while working independently with minimal supervision? yes / no

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