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

Job Title: Enterprise Architect – Avolution Abacus & Enterprise Architect Modeling (System/Business Analyst) Remote or Hybrid Job Summary: 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 Apply tot his job