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Principal Architect

Office of Personnel Management

Washington, DC · Lead / Staff / Principal

$147,945 – $197,200

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This principal-level role leads enterprise architecture strategy and governance for healthcare and insurance systems within a government CIO office, overseeing standards, modernization, and technology investments. The position advises senior leadership on architectural risks, system integration, and emerging technology adoption across multiple IT domains.

Our summary, not Office of Personnel Management’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 level or higher in IT architecture, planning, and governance
  • Developing and implementing architecture frameworks, standards, reference models, or transition roadmaps
  • Evaluating system architectures across multiple technology domains and recommending solutions for interoperability and modernization
  • Assessing IT systems and emerging technologies to identify architectural risks and integration opportunities
  • Advising organizational leadership on architecture alternatives and technology risks
  • Attention to Detail (Level 4 proficiency)
  • Customer Service (Level 4 proficiency)
  • Decision Making (Level 3 proficiency)
  • Information Management (Level 4 proficiency)
  • Interpersonal Skills (Level 4 proficiency)
  • Oral Communication (Level 3 proficiency)
  • Problem Solving (Level 4 proficiency)
  • Teamwork (Level 4 proficiency)
  • Technical Competence (Level 4 proficiency)

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