State and Local, Technical Architect - Manager/Senior Associate
Washington, DC

Job Description

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Technical Architect in Customer & Operations for our Management Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

* Provide the technical connection between project managers and developers by clearly communicating business functional issues to various levels of clients and internal staff
* Conduct business process and requirements analysis and advise clients on key architectural decisions concerning the platform and the supporting technologies
* Evaluate risks related to requirements management, business process definition, testing processes, internal controls, project communications, training, and organizational change management
* Produce technical architectures, develop system requirements, identify resources, and estimate timelines for project completion
* Develop client-ready deliverables related to requirement specification, process analysis, system-based and manual controls, functional design, and test plans
* Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, developing proposals, planning, logistics, and the execution of project management processes

Qualifications:

* A minimum of three years of experience as a technical architect or business/solutions architect responsible for large scale application design and architecture, preferably with a state/local government agency
* Bachelor's degree in Technical Sciences or Information Systems from an accredited college/university
* Knowledge of systems development life cycle processes, including hands on experience creating testing scripts, leading user acceptance testing, and reporting on status
* Knowledge in at least one of the standard relational databases, such as Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server and experience in relational/object database implementation and integration
* Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, including TOGAF, DODAF, and/or FEAF
* Applications experience related to full-cycle enterprise resource planning implementations
* Travel may be up to 80-100%
* Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.