Project Manager/Architecture and Engineering Lead

Currently seeking an experienced Architecture & Engineering Lead to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role focuses on advancing Veteran-centric digital services through the CODE VA site, including Utilities and Platforms management. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of solutions delivery architecture within the VA, along with experience developing enterprise-level processes and procedures surrounding tool use, and a track record of optimizing software development process.

• Identify and implement automated methods for Utility Owners to provide metrics for dashboard/reporting in PowerBI.
• Streamline and partially automate the process of adding vetted and approved utilities to CODE VA, maintaining the architecture decision log.
• Ensure utility information is accurately reflected in VASI, serving as the system of record.
• Maintain and update the Utility roadmap for long-term planning and management.
• Add newly approved utilities to the CODE VA site and provide training for new Utility Owners.

• Provide structure and logic to the Platforms/Custom Software Factory section of CODE VA, including working sessions with stakeholders.
• Construct guardrails and processes to prevent unnecessary or duplicate platform functionality.
• Identify, monitor, and publish metrics to measure platform performance and usage.
• Maintain a vetted platforms list on CODE VA, including usage documentation, support methods, and roadmap updates.
• Provide guidance on decommissioning or removal of legacy development platforms.

• Advance Veteran-centric digital service delivery by developing repeatable processes that optimize software development resource availability and performance.
• Translate high-level technical requirements into actionable, future-state designs and modules for CODE VA, leveraging private-sector innovation frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement by publishing biweekly performance metrics to inform rapid adjustments and enhance software delivery to Veterans.
• Create and deliver training materials for Utility and Platform Owners to ensure consistent application of best practices.
• Publish critical software processes and performance metrics to enhance system accountability and transparency for stakeholders.

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 10-15 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes
• Experience with core VA applications, along with PowerBI, Jira, Visio, VASI, and Microsoft Suite