Watsonx.gov Solutions Architect (Remote)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a GRC Solutions Architect for a remote role.

Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as GRC Solutions Architect for AI governance and compliance initiatives
* Own solution architecture from requirements through delivery
* Translate regulatory, risk, and compliance needs into scalable technical solutions
* Lead client architecture workshops with risk, compliance, data, and technology stakeholders
* Act as a trusted advisor across governance, AI, and enterprise architecture

Enterprise GRC Architecture:
* Lead architecture and implementation of enterprise GRC platforms, including OpenPages, ServiceNow GRC/IRM, RSA Archer, and MetricStream
* Design and govern risk and control frameworks, workflows and approvals, issue management and remediation, and audit evidence, reporting, and dashboards
* Align GRC solutions with enterprise risk and compliance operating models

Watson.gov & OpenPages:
* Architects without Watson.gov experience will be enabled via training on OpenPages workflows, OpenScale model monitoring, and AI Factsheets
* Apply existing GRC expertise to Watson.gov implementations
* Contribute to Watson.gov reference architectures, patterns, and delivery playbooks

AI, MLOps & Model Risk Governance:
* Partner with AI and platform teams to support governed model usage
* Support model risk management, including validation, approvals, performance monitoring, drift, auditability, and documentation

REQUIREMENTS:
Core Architecture Experience:
* 7+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, Platform Architect, or Lead Technical Architect
* Strong client-facing consulting experience
* Proven delivery in regulated enterprise environments

GRC Platform Expertise (Required):
* Hands-on leadership implementing enterprise GRC platforms (ServiceNow GRC, Archer, MetricStream)

Deep understanding of:
* Risk and control frameworks
* Workflow and approval design
* Audit reporting and evidence management

AI/Analytics Exposure (Required):
* Experience supporting or governing AI, analytics, or model-enabled systems
* Understanding of model lifecycle concepts and governance expectations

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Watson.gov and/or OpenPages
* Exposure to AI governance, model risk management, or responsible AI
* MLOps, ML platform, or data governance experience
* Background in financial services, government, healthcare, telecom, or energy

What Success Looks Like:
* GRC and AI governance solutions that are audit-ready, scalable, and defensible
* Strong alignment to IBM reference architectures and governance standards
* Successful enablement on Watson.gov within 60-90 days
* Increased solution architect capacity without compromising delivery quality

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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