Enterprise Architect – Avolution Abacus & Enterprise Architect Modeling; System​/Business Analyst

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Enterprise Architect – Avolution Abacus & Enterprise Architect Modeling (System/Business Analyst) Remote or Hybrid

Next Generation, Inc. (NGI), an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Architect – Avolution Abacus & EA Modeling (System/Business Analyst) to support our client in New York City. This position plays a mission‑critical role in shaping current and future‑state architecture models across the business, application, data, and technology layers. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Avolution Abacus and a deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF and Archi Mate.

• Design and maintain end‑to‑end enterprise architecture models using Avolution Abacus.
• Develop current‑state (as‑is) and future‑state (to‑be) architecture diagrams across business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to capture architecture requirements and align enterprise strategy.
• Customize and extend Abacus meta‑models, frameworks, and templates.
• Automate Abacus workflows and processes using JavaScript and REST APIs.
• Integrate Abacus with enterprise systems such as Service Now, SharePoint, Power BI, Excel, and CMDBs.
• Create layered architecture views, capability maps, process models, and technology roadmaps.
• Develop simulation models for scenario planning, risk management, and lifecycle analysis.
• Configure Abacus dashboards, Sankey diagrams, heat maps, dependency matrices, and Gantt‑style roadmaps for executive reporting.
• Develop and apply cost, performance, and risk algorithms for TCO, ROI, agility, and maintainability metrics.
• Support governance activities including EA review boards, modeling standards, and portfolio rationalization.
• Design model repositories with proper version control, access restrictions, and compliance rules.
• Perform administrative tasks including model backup, upgrades, security configuration, and Abacus cloud/on‑prem deployment.
• Contribute to EA maturity through alignment with industry standards (TOGAF, Archi Mate, BPMN) and leading practices in data and cloud architecture.

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and Business/Systems Analysis.
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Avolution Abacus, including configuration, customization, and scripting.
• Strong experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Archi Mate, BPMN.
• Proven ability to conduct meta‑modeling, scenario simulation, and algorithm creation within EA tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in EA repository management, visual dashboards, and stakeholder reporting.
• Experience integrating Abacus with external systems such as Service Now, CMDBs, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, REST APIs, and Abacus‑specific scripting.
• Experience in multi‑layer modeling (Business, Application, Data, Technology, Security).
• Strong knowledge of architecture governance, model versioning, and quality assurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strategic mindset.

• TOGAF or Archi Mate Certification.
• Experience with cloud architecture mapping (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation, TCO/ROI modeling, or EA KPI frameworks.
• Background in public sector or transportation domain is a plus.

• Competitive FTE hourly rate range based on experience and education of approximately $90 to $115 an hour