Enterprise Solutions Architect

About the role

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Enterprise Solutions Architect.

This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Enterprise Solutions Architect, GS -2210- 14 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

What you will do

• Advises leaders, programs, and project teams on solution design and modernization decisions.
• Designs enterprise AI architectures that integrate data platforms, business applications, collaboration platforms, automation tools, and enterprise systems.
• Designs AI-enabled business solutions that improve workforce productivity, service delivery, operational efficiency, decision-making, and risk management.
• Develops platform strategies that maximize enterprise capabilities and reduce duplication.
• Conducts architectural reviews and technical evaluations.
• Resolves complex architectural and design challenges.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by 11/05/2026.
• Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
• Background Suitability Investigation.
• Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance.
• If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.

How you will be evaluated

To preview the application questionnaire, click on the following link ***

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.

You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.

You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and you are found Well Qualified for this vacancy.

Well Qualified means you must meet all the minimum qualification standards listed above and be assessed and assigned the rating of at least Well Qualified to receive special selection priority. Well Qualified is further defined as possessing the Basic Qualifications and meeting the specialized experience noted above.

You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.

Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to ***. When a sufficient pool of candidates has been determined only members of that group will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Documents you must provide

• Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current federal employee or employee of the FRTIB: 1.
• Federal Resume Information: Your resume may be longer than two pages; however, only the first two pages will be reviewed when we evaluate your qualifications.
• Anything beyond page two will not be considered.
• Be sure the first two pages of your resume clearly show the relevant experience you want us to consider, including the start and end dates for each job (month, day, and year) and the number of hours you worked each week (for example, 40 hours/week).
• If your resume does not include this information, we may not be able to determine whether you qualify, and you may not be considered for this position.
• If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent version will be used to evaluate your application.
• Responses to the occupational questionnaire.
• You must submit supporting documents verifying your selection priority eligibility along with your application package.
• Omitting these documents may result in no preference being adjudicated for you.
• These documents may include, but are not limited to: ICTAP documentation.
• RIF separation notice along with your last performance rating or appraisal.
• Schedule A documentation.
• A qualifying letter from a doctor's or vocational rehabilitation office indicating you are eligible for hire under the Schedule A hiring authority.

What to expect next

Once your application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review. If your name is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted directly by the office for a possible interview.

You may also check the status of your application through your USAJOBS profile. When the entire vacancy announcement process has been completed you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process). Please allow at least 4-6 weeks after the vacancy has closed to inquire about the status of your application.

Additional information

The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system.

We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement. Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits.

The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.