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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the technical connection between project managers and developers by clearly communicating business functional issues to clients and internal staff
• Conduct business process and requirements analysis and advise clients on key architectural decisions concerning the platform and the supporting technologies
• Evaluate risks related to requirements management, business process definition, testing processes, internal controls, project communications, training, and organizational change management
• Produce technical architectures, develop system requirements, identify resources, and estimate timelines for project completion
• Develop client-ready deliverables related to requirement specification, process analysis, system-based and manual controls, functional design, and test plans
• Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, developing proposals, planning, logistics, and the execution of project management processes

Qualifications:

• Four years of experience as a technical architect or business/solutions architect responsible for large-scale application design and architecture; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related discipline from an accredited college/university
• Knowledge of systems development life cycle processes, including hands-on experience creating testing scripts, leading user acceptance testing, and reporting on status
• Knowledge in at least one of the standard relational databases, such as Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server and experience in relational and object database implementation and integration
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, including TOGAF, DODAF, and/or FEAF; Information Technology portfolio management experience preferred
• U.S. citizenship required and an active U.S. Federal government TS/SCI security clearance
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.