Lead Technical Architect

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

What You'll do:

We’re seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead complex, secure enterprise application deployments across the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD). This role will focus on the technical implementation of cloud-based HR and business systems, including Workday, in support of federal mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between the intelligence customer, Groundswell, and Workday engineering teams.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and mission objectives.
• Develop and manage secure, scalable Workday configurations and integrations, including Extend applications, Prism analytics, and data conversion strategies.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs that comply with federal and intelligence community standards.
• Support security authorization processes, including understanding of FedRAMP and ATO-related documentation.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Workday performance, security, and integration behavior across the platform.
• Guide delivery teams on best practices in Workday reporting, security modeling, data management, and platform extensibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR IT, cyber security, and cloud infrastructure to ensure technical alignment and compliance.
• Stay up to date on Workday feature releases and emerging federal technology trends to inform ongoing development.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI
• Local to the DMV area with ability to go on-site as needed
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture or technical implementation within federal, IC, or DoD environments.
• Hands-on experience with Workday or similar enterprise SaaS platforms, including technical domains such as Integrations, Security, Reporting, Extend, and Prism.
• Deep understanding of federal security frameworks such as FedRAMP, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Experience in cross-functional leadership, particularly involving cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical topics to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience delivering Workday solutions for federal or defense agencies.
• Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Extend, Security, Prism) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of secure application development practices, especially in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Agile or SAFe certification (e.g., ICAgile, SAFe Agilist).
• Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

• Paid Time Off 

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA

• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
   

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.