The Role
Lead the design and implementation of technical solutions for federal government projects, focusing on proposal writing and collaboration with SMEs. Responsible for solution strategy, documentation, and technical leadership to drive business growth.
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Overview
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Military, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Job Summary
DRT is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Solutions Architect to drive technical solutioning and proposal writing for our federal government business development and growth opportunities. This role involves leading the design of effective technical solutions based on a range of technologies, conducting customer thought leadership meetings, and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The ideal candidate must possess a solid technical foundation, strong research skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities ("people skills") to translate business challenges into winning technical strategies. Reports to the Chief Strategy Officer; offers a hybrid work schedule in the DMV area.
Responsibilities
1. Solution Design & Strategy
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a combination of deep technical knowledge, government contracting expertise, and strong communication skills.
Technical & Domain Experience
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Military, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Job Summary
DRT is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Solutions Architect to drive technical solutioning and proposal writing for our federal government business development and growth opportunities. This role involves leading the design of effective technical solutions based on a range of technologies, conducting customer thought leadership meetings, and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The ideal candidate must possess a solid technical foundation, strong research skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities ("people skills") to translate business challenges into winning technical strategies. Reports to the Chief Strategy Officer; offers a hybrid work schedule in the DMV area.
Responsibilities
1. Solution Design & Strategy
- Design and implement end-to-end technical solutions to support business development initiatives in the government contracting sector.
- Generate quantitative estimates (Basis of Estimate/BoE and Level of Effort/LoE) required to implement the proposed technical solutions.
- Collaborate closely with the Business Development and Capture teams to understand client requirements and design effective, tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.
- Assist the Capture Manager with solution development and other support activities prior to solicitation release.
- Recommend necessary technical positions/staff needed for successful delivery of the solution.
- Gather essential technical information through independent research and by leading working sessions with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), program leaders, and proposed key personnel.
- Develop detailed, technically compliant proposals for government clients, including implementation plans and cost estimates.
- Translate complex technical and gathered information into clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content.
- Participate actively in proposal reviews (e.g., color team reviews), providing constructive feedback to peers and implementing peer feedback on assigned sections.
- Sketch graphics and visual aids to effectively convey complex technical ideas within proposal documents.
- Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies and provide guidance on how to leverage them for business growth.
- Participate in project reviews of current delivery projects to maintain a deep understanding of DRT’s capabilities, value propositions, and past performance.
- Author job descriptions in support of proposal efforts and participate in conducting contingent hire interviews, as needed.
- Provide hands-on delivery assistance or troubleshooting to active projects when required.
- Deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools effectively in all appropriate phases of job performance to maximize effectiveness and upskill outcomes.
- Serve as a mentor, tutor, and leader in developing the AI-related proficiency of other DRT employees where directed.
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a combination of deep technical knowledge, government contracting expertise, and strong communication skills.
Technical & Domain Experience
- 8+ years of professional experience supporting federal government customers.
- Demonstrated experience in hands-on roles delivering technical systems, applications, and/or deliverables for US Federal customers.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and modern systems architecture.
- Significant experience with low-code/no-code platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint Online, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Appian, Pega, and/or Apex.
- Direct experience with cloud architecture and implementing cloud migration strategies.
- Experience leading or supporting custom application development projects.
- 5+ years of professional experience in technical writing and/or proposal writing.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex and innovative solutions into well-written, persuasive narratives.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel (including project teams, management, and SMEs).
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively at the senior and executive management levels.
- Ability to effectively demonstrate technology and present technical concepts to diverse internal and external audiences.
- 8+ years of experience writing complex, highly technical proposals for government-issued solicitations is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT related field or equivalent experience.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Top Skills
Apex
Appian
Cloud Architecture
Microsoft Power Platform
Pega
Salesforce
Servicenow
Sharepoint Online
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The Company
What We Do
DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) is an award-winning technology innovator and leading digital transformation partner to large federal agencies and commercial clients for nearly 20 years. The company is a ServiceNow™ Partner - Specialist, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consulting Partner, UiPath Partner, SAFe Bronze Partner, Esri Bronze Partner, and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications and has achieved CMMI-DEV Level 3.
DRT is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia. More information on the company can be found at www.drtstrategies.com.
