Business Application Architect

• CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• stay ahead of evolving threats.
• CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• CHAOS Industries is hiring a Senior Business Application Architect to own the design, integration
• evolution of our enterprise application ecosystem across defense and GovCon program environments. This is a senior individual contributor role with architectural authority — sitting at the intersection of business process, systems design
• mission requirements. You’ll translate complex operational needs into scalable, secure
• compliant application solutions and serve as the technical authority for our enterprise platforms. You’ll partner directly with program leads, IT leadership
• government stakeholders to define architecture strategy and drive implementation across the enterprise.
• You’ll work across the Enterprise Technology Division, collaborating with Program Managers, ISSMs, Contracts, Finance
• government customers — translating their operational reality into application architecture that actually works in a defense environment. No two days look the same.
• From day one you’ll own the enterprise application architecture blueprint, lead integration design across classified and unclassified environments
• drive the ERP/CRM/ITSM platform strategy. This is a build role — you’ll leave fingerprints on everything

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise application architecture blueprint across GovCon and defense program environments, including ERP, CRM, ITSM, HR/Recruiting and program management platforms.
• Design scalable, secure, and interoperable application solutions that meet DoD and IC program requirements, including data residency, classification boundary, and access control constraints.
• Architect and oversee integration between enterprise applications and mission systems across hybrid on-premise, cloud (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), and air-gapped environments.
• Define API strategy and standards for enterprise application integrations; lead RESTful and event-driven integration pattern design.
• Partner with program managers, contracts, finance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture specifications.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to government customers and prime contractors for enterprise application matters on assigned programs.
• Lead or support application implementation projects from architecture through deployment; govern architectural integrity across delivery teams.
• Ensure all application architectures comply with DFARS, CMMC Level 2/3, ITAR, NIST 800-53, and applicable export control requirements.
• Coordinate with the ISSM/ISSO community to support RMF authorization activities for applications operating within classified or CUI environments.
• Maintain current-state and target-state architecture documentation; manage the enterprise application portfolio inventory and lifecycle.
• Travel up to 10% CONUS to support program sites, government customer meetings, and architecture reviews.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in enterprise application architecture, systems integration, or solutions architecture, with a minimum of 4 years supporting defense, GovCon, or federal government environments.
• Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise application solutions for DoD or IC programs — you’ve navigated classification boundaries, CUI handling, and government compliance requirements before.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major enterprise platforms: Azure Government Cloud, or AWS Government Cloud.
• Experience designing integrations across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments, including AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
• Working knowledge of CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements and their application to enterprise software environments.
• Active Secret clearance required at time of hire. TS eligibility strongly preferred; specific program assignments may require upgrade.
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience with core Business applications, ERP, HCS, program accounting or contract management context.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition systems, EVM (Earned Value Management), or DCAA audit compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and their application to enterprise application environments.
• Experience supporting CMMC Level 2/3 assessment readiness or SSP development for enterprise applications.
• TOGAF 9/10, AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, or equivalent architecture or delivery certification.
• Active TS clearance.
• Why CHAOS?
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
• Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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