• Establishes and maintains IT governance frameworks that align software engineering practices with VA enterprise standards. • Leads Architectural Review Boards (ARB) to vet technical designs and ensure compliance with established organizational policies. • Audits existing technical workflows to identify gaps in governance and proposes automated enforcement solutions. • Designs end-to-end architectural solutions for complex software and data systems. • Translates high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications for engineering teams. • Synthesizes complex technical challenges into executive-level briefings for management and non-technical stakeholders. • Serves as the primary bridge between project leadership and deep-tier technical developers to ensure alignment. • Leads the development of data models and software frameworks that align with VA enterprise standards. • Collaborates with cybersecurity teams to ensure "Security by Design" across all architectural layers. • Evaluates emerging technologies and provides proof-of-concept demonstrations for potential adoption. • Drives technical roadmaps for software modernization and data migration efforts. • Mentors senior developers and engineers on architectural best practices and design patterns. • Oversees the integration of disparate data sources and middleware components across the portfolio. • Conducts architectural reviews and approves technical design documents for major system components. • Proactively identifies technical debt and proposes remediation strategies to leadership. • Ensures scalability and performance optimization in cloud-native application designs. • Facilitates technical workshops to resolve cross-functional engineering bottlenecks and design conflicts. • Participates in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.