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Business Architect - Junior

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Overview: The VA is a senior member of the Federal preparedness and disaster operations community. VA operates within the context of the National Preparedness System to achieve the National Preparedness Goal and strengthen federal mission resilience through preparedness, planning, exercises, training, and evaluation; information fusion, including predictive analysis before, during, and after an incident; and insider threat/counterintelligence program efforts. In addition to meeting the needs of veterans including those of their families and caregivers, the VA employs the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to execute its 4th Mission for sharing resources in support of interagency response through the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) and serving as the principal health care backup to the Department of Defense (DoD) during national emergencies or war.

Overarching Scope of Work: The Chief, OSP Office, within the VA Central Office, provides policy and oversight to ensure the safety and security of Veterans, the VA workforce, and those interacting with the VA while supporting the continuity of mission critical and essential services as part of the Nation’s overall response and preparedness efforts. The Chief, OSP Office provides strategic foresight for VA’s nationwide national security operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement portfolios and assures it integration across the Department. The Chief, OSP office coordinates with key interagency partners on national security policy. 640 Acres must provide analytical support services, subject matter expertise, and modernization of business processes for each of the Program Offices within the OSP office (OSLE/ OEMR/ OICAM) by:

1. Identifying and defining issues and gaps in analytical and business processes

2. Through problem framing, determine the relevance of the data to be accessed and identify the relevant data not currently being accessed, and the means of gathering the data.

3. Developing processes/methods and identifying tools required to effectively analyze data.

4. Developing processes/methods to interpret results and draw conclusions from data analysis.

5. Developing processes/methods to synthesize findings and integrate the findings into problem-solving/decision-making cycles.

6. Designing ways to present the framework (i.e. – reports, dashboards, etc.) for specific purposes.

Business Architect Description: Performs tasks that structure the enterprise in terms of its governance structure, business processes, and business information; align strategic goals and objectives with decisions regarding products and services, partners and suppliers, organization, capabilities, and key business and IT initiatives. Tasks may include developing a business architecture strategy based on a situational awareness of various business scenarios and motivations; applying a structured business architecture approach and methodology for capturing the key views of the enterprise; capturing the tactical and strategic enterprise goals that provide traceability through the organization and are mapped to metrics that provide ongoing governance; defining the set of strategic, core and support processes that transcend functional and organizational boundaries; identifying external entities such as customers, suppliers, and external systems that interact with the business and describe which people, resources and controls are involved in the processes; and capture the relationships among roles, capabilities and business units, and the decomposition of those business units into subunits, and the internal or external management of those units.

Knowledge of Emergency Management Operations and Preparedness.
Knowledge of Security and Law Enforcement.
Bachelor's degree in business, systems analysis or a related field of study with 4+ years of experience successfully developing business architecture strategy.
PMP preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Work performed with the Veterans Administration preferred.

Full Benefits Package:

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability

What You Should Know About Business Architect - Junior, 640 Acres

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as a Junior Business Architect with the Veterans Administration (VA)? In this important role, you'll be a key contributor in advancing the mission of the VA, which is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our veterans. Your responsibilities will include identifying gaps in analytical and business processes, developing effective methods to analyze essential data, and creating insightful reports and dashboards that support decision-making. You will work closely with various Program Offices within the Office of Strategic Policy, diving into a world where your analytical skills improve mission-critical aspects of veteran support. With a focus on emergency management operations and preparedness, your insights will help shape the future of policy-making at the VA. This is not just another job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans and their families! As you develop your business architecture strategy, you’ll also have the chance to collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that the organizational goals align with their needs. If you have a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and a passion for making a difference, we invite you to join us in this rewarding role. Plus, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Come be a part of something bigger as we work together to strengthen our nation's mission resilience!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Business Architect - Junior Role at 640 Acres

What are the responsibilities of a Junior Business Architect at the Veterans Administration?

As a Junior Business Architect at the Veterans Administration, your primary responsibilities will include identifying and addressing gaps in analytical and business processes, developing frameworks for data analysis, and creating presentations such as reports and dashboards to aid decision-making. You'll also work on aligning strategic goals with various business initiatives and help streamline and modernize operations within the organization.