KAI Partners, Inc. Careers

Description

• Execute deep-dive evaluations of current state architectures across client portfolios, including government and higher education environments.
• Conduct gap and risk analyses of technology ecosystems, applications, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for optimization.
• Map IT assets and business processes to enterprise architecture governance principles, aligning technology with organizational strategy.
• Develop a comprehensive end-to-end enterprise architecture strategy covering business, data, application, and infrastructure layers.
• Define and document a unified Solution Architecture framework and standards for client adoption, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data governance, cybersecurity, and accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508).
• Provide architecture recommendations for cloud migration, AI-enabled automation, and advanced analytics to improve service delivery.
• Support project planning, implementation, and execution by collaborating with project managers, business analysts, organizational change managers, and data analysts.
• Create risk mitigation strategies and optimization plans for system integration, cross-departmental workflows, and regulatory alignment.
• Evaluate and recommend technology toolsets, platforms, and vendors, including cloud-based and AI-driven solutions.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement sessions, and executive briefings to align solutions with business needs.
• Develop training materials, communications, and knowledge transfer plans to support solution adoption and sustainability.
• Promote alignment, reuse of IT assets, and adoption of best practices in agile development, architecture, and quality assurance.
• Draft roadmaps, budgets, and implementation frameworks for large-scale architecture programs.
• Establish and maintain a governance and continuous improvement process for architecture practices.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and advisory support to improve organizational architecture maturity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Technically proficient in enterprise architecture concepts, with ability to translate requirements into simplified guidance for executives and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience creating end-to-end system diagrams using EA tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), AI/automation tools, and enterprise integration methods.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance frameworks in large organizations.
• Proven record of delivering highly available, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (required).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in enterprise architecture and IT modernization projects.
• Experience leading cloud migration, AI integration, and large-scale system modernization initiatives preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience leading/facilitating teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in government, higher education, or public sector consulting engagements strongly preferred.