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 ArchiMate.
Job Responsibilities:
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 ServiceNow, 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, ArchiMate, BPMN) and leading practices in data and cloud architecture.
Required Skills:
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, ArchiMate, 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 ServiceNow, 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.
Preferred Skills:
TOGAF or ArchiMate 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.
Job Benefits:
• Competitive FTE hourly rate range based on experience and education of approximately $90 to $115 an hour