Information Technology Specialist

Direct the enterprise architecture strategy for the Agency's research award and peer review ecosystem, leading the transition from legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions optimized for the scientific research lifecycle. Serve as the Mission System Owner, making binding architectural decisions and designing infrastructure that meets rigorous security standards to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) while supporting complex scientific data processing. Act as the primary Technical Integrator, translating complex enterprise financial mandates, acquisition regulations, and scientific peer review requirements into technical systems that directly advance scientific mission objectives. Ensure research IT infrastructure achieves strict compliance with federal mandates, assuming enterprise risk and mitigating vulnerabilities for an Agency-wide, multi-billion dollar portfolio of scientific grants and awards. Provide senior-level technical leadership and authoritative governance for the cont