<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>Who you are:</strong><br>The Emerging Technologies Architect – Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the organization's technical authority for identifying, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies that enhance mission effectiveness, operational readiness, and long-term strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will lead the assessment and adoption of cutting-edge capabilities—particularly in AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics—while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, zero-trust principles, and cross-enclave interoperability needs.</p> <p><strong>What you do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance mission effectiveness and operational readiness.</li> <li>Integrate advanced capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies within the enterprise architecture.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with zero-trust security principles and secure systems integration.</li> <li>Partner with governmental, industrial, academic, and research organizations to develop technology roadmaps and governance frameworks.</li> <li>Create actionable recommendations for senior leadership through comprehensive technology assessments.</li> <li>Address cross-domain and cross-enclave technology integration challenges.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related technical discipline preferred.</li> <li>10 years of experience within complex enterprise environments.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, and modern enterprise architectures.</li> <li>Experience developing strategic technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and adoption strategies.</li> <li>Knowledge of zero-trust security principles.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level recommendations.</li> <li>Experience supporting national security, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.</li> <li>Expertise in AI governance, responsible AI, MLOps, or advanced analytics platforms.</li> <li>Experience collaborating with industry leaders, research institutions, and academic organizations.</li> <li>Relevant certifications in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, or enterprise architecture.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Eligibility Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>US Citizen</li> <li>Active Top Secret security clearance</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225111203 BCX8" href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">You can find more information on benefits here.</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8"> We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.</span></span></p> <p> </p></div><div class="title">The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columb