NANA Regional Corp
Lockwood Hills Federal is seeking a Senior Content Architect who will be responsible for designing infrastructure for enterprise training systems. This work involves researching, selecting, and testing standards, products, and content for the integration of complex training requirements.
This position requires specialized knowledge of digital learning systems and associated information management. Knowledge and prior experience with DoD/Federal systems and data policies and systems is important.
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains strategic plans for long-term training requirements, across domains and systems
Drives ownership for training models and plans across capabilities
Researches, identifies, and recommends emerging technologies and technical trends that add value across the enterprise
Analyzes system specifications to ensure the architecture supports intended business functions and performance criteria
Defines and documents standards, best practices, and guidelines for system design and development
Leads and participates in communication with key government and DoD stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, translating needs into technical solutions
Assesses and integrates third-party capabilities, content, and services to enhance training capability, effectiveness, and drive innovation
Reviews performance data and user feedback, recommending improvements and enhancements for newly implemented or sustained systems
Identifies and prioritizes requirements in close coordination with the Program Manager and Government customer
Leads cross-functional program teams and facilitate effective communication among functional leads
Supports development and refinement of project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Project Plans
Assists in developing program documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), briefings, Statements of Work (SOW), best practices and other project execution documentation to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and Federal regulations
Provides oversight, development and validation of test and evaluation, and management of key performance indicators (KPls)
Provides technical guidance, management, and support to project teams
Assumes technical solution ownership for multiple related projects
Qualifications
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
5+ years' experience as a System Architect or Software Architect
This position may be required to manage teams and coordinate with technical and content working groups
This position requires 10+ years of related experience or equivalent
Master's or Equivalent in Training Specialization, Linguistics, Instructional Technology, Computer Science, or Juris Doctorate with emphasis on training development
Experience leading complex technical projects across cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities
Experience managing multiple tasks within a face-paced, high-volume, dynamic work environment
Maintain mental flexibility with the ability adapt to rapidly evolving requirements and priorities
Experience gathering operational requirements and translating them into technical requirements for development projects
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions and approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness
Ability to approach tasks in a structured, reliable, and foresighted manner with a high level of initiative, individual responsibility, enthusiasm, positive, "can do" attitude, and strong social skills
Desired Qualifications
:
Doctorate, Juris Doctorate, or Equivalent in Training Specialization, Linguistics, Instructional Technology, Education
Estimation of effort resource requirements and schedules, writing functional specifications, and managing compliance with original scope baseline
Communication: Effective interaction with and presentation to senior government representatives and stakeholders, including the ability to convey complex ideas in simple terms and match a presentation to an audience's level of technical depth and subject matter familiarity
Job ID
2025-18881
Work Type
Remote
Pay Range
$170,000 - $180,000 annually
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Lockwood Hills, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Lockwood Hills, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders
, Lockwood Hills provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers
, Lockwood Hills delivers mission critical support services for federal, civilian, and military operations around the world.
As a Lockwood Hills employee
, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
This position requires specialized knowledge of digital learning systems and associated information management. Knowledge and prior experience with DoD/Federal systems and data policies and systems is important.
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains strategic plans for long-term training requirements, across domains and systems
Drives ownership for training models and plans across capabilities
Researches, identifies, and recommends emerging technologies and technical trends that add value across the enterprise
Analyzes system specifications to ensure the architecture supports intended business functions and performance criteria
Defines and documents standards, best practices, and guidelines for system design and development
Leads and participates in communication with key government and DoD stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, translating needs into technical solutions
Assesses and integrates third-party capabilities, content, and services to enhance training capability, effectiveness, and drive innovation
Reviews performance data and user feedback, recommending improvements and enhancements for newly implemented or sustained systems
Identifies and prioritizes requirements in close coordination with the Program Manager and Government customer
Leads cross-functional program teams and facilitate effective communication among functional leads
Supports development and refinement of project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Project Plans
Assists in developing program documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), briefings, Statements of Work (SOW), best practices and other project execution documentation to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and Federal regulations
Provides oversight, development and validation of test and evaluation, and management of key performance indicators (KPls)
Provides technical guidance, management, and support to project teams
Assumes technical solution ownership for multiple related projects
Qualifications
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
5+ years' experience as a System Architect or Software Architect
This position may be required to manage teams and coordinate with technical and content working groups
This position requires 10+ years of related experience or equivalent
Master's or Equivalent in Training Specialization, Linguistics, Instructional Technology, Computer Science, or Juris Doctorate with emphasis on training development
Experience leading complex technical projects across cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities
Experience managing multiple tasks within a face-paced, high-volume, dynamic work environment
Maintain mental flexibility with the ability adapt to rapidly evolving requirements and priorities
Experience gathering operational requirements and translating them into technical requirements for development projects
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions and approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness
Ability to approach tasks in a structured, reliable, and foresighted manner with a high level of initiative, individual responsibility, enthusiasm, positive, "can do" attitude, and strong social skills
Desired Qualifications
:
Doctorate, Juris Doctorate, or Equivalent in Training Specialization, Linguistics, Instructional Technology, Education
Estimation of effort resource requirements and schedules, writing functional specifications, and managing compliance with original scope baseline
Communication: Effective interaction with and presentation to senior government representatives and stakeholders, including the ability to convey complex ideas in simple terms and match a presentation to an audience's level of technical depth and subject matter familiarity
Job ID
2025-18881
Work Type
Remote
Pay Range
$170,000 - $180,000 annually
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Lockwood Hills, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Lockwood Hills, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders
, Lockwood Hills provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers
, Lockwood Hills delivers mission critical support services for federal, civilian, and military operations around the world.
As a Lockwood Hills employee
, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).