Part-Time Federal Solutions Architect (1099 Contractor)

The Opportunity Tomorrow.io is expanding its federal footprint across civilian and defense missions, including NOAA AWIPS, FAA next-generation air traffic control, and newly formed Tomorrow.io Federal. We are seeking a senior Federal Solutions Architect to join us initially as a part-time independent contractor. This role is ideal for an experienced federal technologist who wants to: Stay hands-on as an individual contributor Apply deep federal architecture and compliance expertise Make high-impact contributions without people management (for now) Help shape a growing federal practice with a clear opportunity to transition into a full-time role next year This is a builder role, not a maintenance role. What You’ll Do Own Federal Solution Architecture (IC-Focused) Act as the senior technical IC for federal programs including NOAA AWIPS, DoD weather systems, and future classified and unclassified deployments Design and document end-to-end architectures: system diagrams, data flows, integrations, security controls, and CONOPS Lead Compliance & Security Architecture Define and implement technical approaches aligned with FedRAMP, RMF, FISMA, ITAR, CUI, and DoD IL5/IL6 Serve as a hands-on technical contributor during ATO processes, audits, and security reviews Partner with Integrators & Government Stakeholders Engage directly with system integrators (e.g., SAIC, Leidos) and government technical teams Translate mission and operational requirements into deployable, compliant architectures Bridge Product Engineering & Federal Reality Work closely with Tomorrow.io’s global engineering teams to ensure architectures are feasible within the product roadmap Adapt commercial platforms to meet federal operational and compliance constraints Support Capture & Growth Efforts (As Needed) Provide technical input for RFIs, RFPs, solution narratives, and architecture diagrams Collaborate with Business Development and Capture teams to shape technical strategy early Note: This role is intentionally scoped as a senior IC position. Team leadership and hiring may become part of the role if/when it transitions to full-time, but are not required initially. What You Bring Federal Architecture Expertise Proven experience architecting and delivering systems in federal civilian and/or DoD environments Strong background in cloud infrastructure, data platforms, APIs, and operational systems Compliance & Security Fluency Hands-on experience with FedRAMP, RMF, FISMA, ITAR, CUI, DoD IL5/IL6 Ability to design architectures that balance performance, security, and regulatory rigor Credibility & Independence Comfortable operating as a trusted technical expert with government customers and integrators Able to work independently, define structure, and deliver with minimal oversight Builder Mindset Experience standing up new environments, programs, or federal capabilities Enjoys early-stage work, ambiguity, and shaping technical direction Clear Communicator Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Qualifications U.S. Citizen U.S. based (Washington, DC highly preferred; remote within U.S. considered) Active or eligible TS/SCI clearance Prior experience supporting DoD and/or federal civilian systems If you have reached this point and you are super excited but not sure you check all the boxes - we still want to speak with you! Your passion is priceless. Other things can be learned. This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained. Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition