Chickasaw Nation

A Senior Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in designing and leading large-scale supply chain transformation projects across both federal, DOD, and commercial sectors. Extensive experience in supply chain processes, combined with a deep understanding of federal and commercial systems, this position designs and implements innovative solutions that drive operational excellence. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong ability to collaborate with both technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, scalable solutions. This position is on-site in the Oklahoma City, OK area. 

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience in solutions architecture with a focus on large-scale supply chain transformations in both federal and commercial sectors, including experience with DOD systems and processes. 
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, including inventory management, logistics, procurement, and demand planning, with a track record of successfully leading transformation initiatives. 
• Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end supply chain solutions that integrate with complex, multi-system environments. 
• Experience working with federal and DOD contracting and compliance requirements, as well as a strong understanding of commercial sector needs and practices. 
• Expertise in managing large-scale projects, including leadership in cross-functional teams, project planning, execution, and delivery. 
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational requirements. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both technical teams and executive leadership. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to design creative, scalable solutions for complex challenges. 
• Knowledge of industry-leading supply chain technologies, ERP systems, and digital transformation tools. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Leads and designs complex, large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives across federal, DOD, and commercial sectors, ensuring solutions align with client objectives and deliver measurable results. 
• Collaborates with key stakeholders, including DOD officials, federal agencies, and commercial clients, to understand their needs and design innovative, scalable solutions that address supply chain challenges. 
• Serves as the technical lead in the design and implementation of end-to-end supply chain solutions, ensuring integration with existing systems and processes. 
• Provides deep supply chain expertise to guide teams through the analysis, design, and execution phases of transformation programs, ensuring best practices and industry standards are applied. 
• Oversees the management of project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring all milestones are met while maintaining high standards of quality. 
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, IT professionals, and business leaders, to ensure seamless solution implementation and integration. 
• Provides thought leadership and strategic insights to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes and technology applications. 
• Acts as a mentor to junior architects and engineers, helping to develop their technical expertise and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. 
• Presents solutions, strategies, and progress to senior leadership, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication across all parties. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field and ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience in solutions architecture with a focus on large-scale supply chain transformations in both federal and commercial sectors, including experience with DOD systems and processes. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).