Solutions Architect Chief

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Solutions Archt

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is preferred to be based out of Chantilly, VA but open to a hybrid role in Reston, VA or Arlington, VA. Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, this individual will serve as a technical cornerstone of SAIC's capture and proposal efforts, translating complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions. This role demands a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and can architect innovative solutions from the ground up across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Polygraph.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW programs


• Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction


• Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domains


• Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategies


• Drive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions


• Develop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs


• Willingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions


• Engage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning


• Support cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures


• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. Masters and 14 years of experience.


• Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline


• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens


• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Poly.


• Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers


• Proven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPs


• Experience working in or supporting capture and business development activities


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles


• Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains


• Comfort operating across a broad range of technical domains

Soft Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences


• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information


• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities


• Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness


• Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers


• Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets


• Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs


• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field


• Comfortable to use LLMs, write code and create prototype tools

Target salary range $240,001 - $280,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.