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Operational Architect

Fort Rucker, AL
Posted 10/15/2026
Secret

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Target salary range: $75k - $85k. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Position: FCC AIMD – Operational Architect

Position location: Fort Rucker, AL

Position Overview – Aviation Center of Excellence

JANUS is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented Operational Architect to support the Architecture Branch. This position aligns under the Architecture Integration and Management Division (AIMD), an element of the Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) reporting to the Army Futures Command’s (AFC).

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and align requirements, derive system architecture and functional design, and identify associated risks to ensure products meet Army requirements
  • Apply AFC/FCC’s strategy and outline systems architecture needed to support
  • Consolidate current and planned future system architectures

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Experience and Education:

  • At least 5 years Army Aviation background & experience preferred.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in developing standards, policy, and governance for the development, storage, and exchange of Army capabilities/force development data
  • One year experience conducting analysis and experimentation in support of capabilities development activities.
  • One year experience providing support to Capabilities Development Functional Data Managers requirements with regards to standards, policies, and data exchange specifications.
  • Documented experience in planning, coordinating, and carrying out enterprise architecture projects
  • 2 years’ experience with building DODAF compliant architectures in Magic Draw (Nice to have)
  • Experience coordinating with diverse Subject Matter Experts and staffs (e.g., TRADOC, the Department of the Army (DA) staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (DoD), Army Centers of Excellence (CoE)/Capability Development Integration Directorates (CDIDs)

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at judy.pagac@janusresearch.us or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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