Principal Enterprise Architect - Policy, Standards, and Governance

lead for Fannie Mae's Enterprise Architecture Policies, Standards, and Procedures (EA PSP), ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., FHFA mandates), board directives, and strategic business priorities.

This role is responsible for leading the lifecycle of EA PSPs-from development and regulatory alignment to stakeholder socialization and approval through the Technology Risk Committee. In addition to maintaining policy relevance, the role must design and implement practical governance processes that enable technology and business teams to comply with EA PSPs efficiently. This includes defining and managing exception request workflows, guiding constituents through compliance enablement, and overseeing remediation efforts when PSP gaps or violations are identified.

As a designated Enterprise Architecture Review Board (ARB) Approver, this individual must also have deep architecture expertise to review architecture artifacts submitted for approval. They will evaluate submissions for adherence to architectural standards and provide precise, actionable feedback to architects for remediation or revision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development, maintenance, and regulatory alignment of EA Policies, Standards, and Procedures.

• Monitor changes in FHFA mandates, board directives, and strategic objectives to proactively update PSP content and compliance guidance.

• Design and operationalize governance processes that enable stakeholders to implement PSPs seamlessly across the architecture lifecycle.

• Define and manage exception request and tracking processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation.

• Oversee remediation plans for PSP non-compliance or policy gaps, partnering with business and technology teams to address issues effectively.

• Act as an Enterprise Architecture Review Board (ARB) Approver, evaluating architecture artifacts for policy adherence and sound design.

• Provide subject matter expertise and authoritative input into enterprise-level architecture decisions.

• Engage and influence stakeholders across Risk, Audit, Architecture, and Delivery to drive consistent application of architectural governance.

• Continually update and optimize EA PSP governance processes; partner with Integrated Risk Management (IRM, Line 1) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM, Line 2) to identify control or monitoring gaps. Lead remediation activities and enhance process orchestration through digital workflows when needed.

There is 1 opening for this position which can be based in Reston, VA or Plano, TX office.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise governance domains

• Proven track record in developing and governing enterprise-level policies, standards, and procedures in highly regulated environments.

• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly FHFA mandates, and ability to translate them into architectural governance requirements.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, risk partners, and senior leadership.

• Hands-on experience designing governance processes and using digital orchestration tools to automate compliance workflows.

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to evaluate architecture artifacts, identify gaps, and guide teams toward remediation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complex policy and architecture requirements for diverse audiences.

• Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred).

• TOGAF, ITIL or similar enterprise architecture experience strongly preferred.

Enterprise Architecture - Architecture - Principal

196,000.00 - 264,000.00

JR582

Qualifications
Accountability, Architecture Strategy, Building Architecture, Compliance Requirements, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Enterprise Architecture Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Metrics Development, Technology Risk, Technology Strategies

Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here .

Requisition compensation:
196000
to
264000