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:
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Design and maintain end-to-end enterprise architecture models using Avolution Abacus.
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Develop current-state (as-is) and future-state (to-be) architecture diagrams across business, application, data, and technology domains.
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Facilitate stakeholder workshops to capture architecture requirements and align enterprise strategy.
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Customize and extend Abacus meta-models, frameworks, and templates.
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Automate Abacus workflows and processes using JavaScript and REST APIs.
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Integrate Abacus with enterprise systems such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power BI, Excel, and CMDBs.
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Create layered architecture views, capability maps, process models, and technology roadmaps.
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Develop simulation models for scenario planning, risk management, and lifecycle analysis.
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Configure Abacus dashboards, Sankey diagrams, heat maps, dependency matrices, and Gantt-style roadmaps for executive reporting.
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Develop and apply cost, performance, and risk algorithms for TCO, ROI, agility, and maintainability metrics.
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Support governance activities including EA review boards, modeling standards, and portfolio rationalization.
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Design model repositories with proper version control, access restrictions, and compliance rules.
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Perform administrative tasks including model backup, upgrades, security configuration, and Abacus cloud/on-prem deployment.
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Contribute to EA maturity through alignment with industry standards (TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN) and leading practices in data and cloud architecture.
Required Skills:
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Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and Business/Systems Analysis.
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Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience with Avolution Abacus, including configuration, customization, and scripting.
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Strong experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN.
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Proven ability to conduct meta-modeling, scenario simulation, and algorithm creation within EA tools.
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Demonstrated expertise in EA repository management, visual dashboards, and stakeholder reporting.
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Experience integrating Abacus with external systems such as ServiceNow, CMDBs, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI.
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Proficiency in JavaScript, REST APIs, and Abacus-specific scripting.
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Experience in multi-layer modeling (Business, Application, Data, Technology, Security).
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Strong knowledge of architecture governance, model versioning, and quality assurance.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strategic mindset.
Preferred Skills:
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TOGAF or ArchiMate Certification.
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Experience with cloud architecture mapping (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation, TCO/ROI modeling, or EA KPI frameworks.
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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
