Emerging Technologies Architect - SME

The role

The Emerging Technologies Architect – Subject Matter Expert will identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance mission effectiveness. This role involves leading the assessment of AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics within enterprise architecture.

What you will do

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance mission effectiveness and operational readiness.
• Integrate advanced capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies within the enterprise architecture.
• Ensure compliance with zero-trust security principles and secure systems integration.
• Partner with governmental, industrial, academic, and research organizations to develop technology roadmaps and governance frameworks.
• Create actionable recommendations for senior leadership through comprehensive technology assessments.
• Address cross-domain and cross-enclave technology integration challenges.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 years of experience within complex enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, and modern enterprise architectures
• Experience developing strategic technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and adoption strategies
• Knowledge of zero-trust security principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience supporting national security, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments
• Expertise in AI governance, responsible AI, MLOps, or advanced analytics platforms
• Experience collaborating with industry leaders, research institutions, and academic organizations
• Relevant certifications in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, or enterprise architecture

Nice to have

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related technical discipline

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• US Citizen
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people work across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.