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System Architect

Bah Open
Chantilly Full-time Mid-level Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Mid-level Engineering Leadership role at Bah. Chantilly · full-time · $112,800–$257,000 base.

SalaryStated by Bah
$112,800 – $257,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from BahOur estimate for the market: $183,975–$206,475Median $192,450
The range includes the market median of $192,450 for mid-level engineering leadership roles in Chantilly.
Worked out from 8 postings that stated pay, median $192,450. Last updated Oct 26, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChantilly
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$112,800–$257,000
PostedSep 11, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Shape end-to-end system solutions by weighing stakeholder needs, the technical environment, and future enhancements
  • Work through the Agile lifecycle with developers to configure applications that meet system stakeholder requirements
  • Identify improvements to data-platform solutions while learning tools and techniques relevant to the system

What you bring

  • At least five years developing architectures, including software integration, API platforms, business rules or custom applications
  • You have administered a configuration management database and hold a bachelor's degree
  • You can work with senior stakeholders, IT teams and end users to clarify business needs and technical limits
  • You hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
  • You understand SOAP and REST web services and can choose technologies, platforms, languages and cloud services for requirements

Who this fits

This mid-level architecture role suits someone who can turn stakeholder needs into system designs and work alongside a development team. It is based in Chantilly and requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

From the employer

System Architect

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to not just develop software, but to help build a system that will modernize government business processes? As a System Architect, you will solve problems with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast-paced, Agile environment. We’re looking for an architect with the skills needed to build solutions within data platforms that will directly impact the client’s mission by modernizing and automating various customer processes.

We need a System Architect who will use their passion to learn new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You'll use the Agile lifecycle to work with the development team on developing and configuring software applications and solutions to implement system stakeholder requirements. You’ll analyze the needs and the environment to help make sure the solution the team develops considers the architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. Join us as we build systems to change our nation's security for the better.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience with architecture development, including software integration, API platforms, business rules, client scripts, custom apps, or development methods
  • Experience with configuration management database (CMDB) administration
  • Experience collaborating with senior-level stakeholders, IT teams, and end-users to comprehend business needs and technical constraints
  • Experience selecting appropriate technologies, platforms, programming languages, and cloud services based on business and technical requirements
  • Knowledge of SOAP and REST web services
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with Object Oriented Programming, SQL, and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with application design concepts and tools, including using UML, ERD, and Flow Diagrams
  • Experience introducing open-source solutions into applications via Script Includes or as JS or CSS Includes
  • Experience implementing solutions inside a DevOps pipeline
  • Experience with Agile Scrum development methods
  • Experience with proposal writing
  • Knowledge of SAML, Active Directory, or LDAP Integrations

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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