Local candidates may be expected to work at the client site in Rockville, MD, at least 1-2 days per week.

ICF’s IT Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology department seeking full stack developers to support upcoming needs with our federal customers. Our IT Modernization division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business.

Join our community of management consultants, mission-driven technologists, data scientists, innovation researchers, CIO strategists, and public health researchers & evaluators to challenge the status quo. As we continue to expand our services and to support this growth, we are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Digital Modernization Division to provide technical assistance services to our customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This Solution Architect will become a trusted advisor for clients in technology strategy, IT Engineering, Service Management, and participate in building POCs, prototypes and modernizing web-based applications. Provide guidance in management of a variety of SaaS technology platforms. Work with technical leadership and other architects to develop and promote technology best practices, standards, and collaborate with other service delivery teams. The ICF team works closely with clients and other contractors to ensure the performance and reliability of public-facing, mission-critical applications.

What you’ll be doing (Responsibilities/Day To Day) :

Develop technology strategy in close collaboration with Federal executives, business SMEs and key stakeholders.
Build professional trust relationships and establish personal rapport with business stakeholders to better understand their concerns and business mission
Lead meetings with senior client leadership and stakeholders to discover current state, business processes, requirements and pain points and understand aspirations, business mission and goals
Develop technology presentations and communicate effectively in meetings with CIO, Branch Chiefs and other Federal leadership to describe complex technology choices, trade-offs and considerations
Work directly with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members to determine business needs and develop solution approaches, architecture and strategy to address key challenges
Develop governance, operating models, CONOPS, and processes to support the business mission
Develop prototypes and proofs-of-concept utilizing a variety of data / technology platforms, low-code/no-code platforms
Define key considerations, evaluate new technology platforms, perform analysis of alternatives based on well-defined processes and present findings to technical as well as non-technical audience
Document as-is, and to-be architecture diagrams and business process flows and flow charts, decision trees
Take ownership of cross-team initiatives that drive coordination, collaboration, and alignment across contractor teams, internal stakeholders, and delivery partners to ensure shared priorities, clear communication, and successful execution.
Actively participate in project discussions and team meetings (e.g., daily standups, reviews)

Basic Requirements:

Bachelors Degree
12+ years of experience leading technology consulting engagements with clients
12+ years of experience developing solution architecture, enterprise architecture artifacts
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust
US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to federal contract requirements.
MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.

You will bring:

Experience in building full-stack applications using languages like - Java, PHP, JavaScript, Python technologies
Experience working with data collection platforms like Qualtrics, REDCap, Microsoft Forms
Experience with modern frameworks like - Node.js, React JS, Angular

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with Cloud architecture such as AWS, GCP, Azure
Experience working with low-code/no-code platforms like ServiceNow, Appian
Willing to invest in learning low-code, no-code platforms and gaining appropriate certifications
Experience supporting HHS, NIH, or other federal health missions, including familiarity with stakeholder environments, compliance expectations, and mission-driven technology delivery.
Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners, helping evaluate new platforms, align capabilities with client needs, and collaborate on opportunity shaping, solution development, and go-to-market strategies.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$144,381.00 - $245,448.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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