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Solutions Architect Chief

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3 Locations

In-Office or Remote

Expert/Leader

Security

The Role

Leads technical solution development for government captures and proposals across defense, space, and intelligence programs. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, developing system architectures and implementation roadmaps, authoring technical volumes and white papers, shaping customer requirements, integrating emerging technologies, supporting cost estimates, and collaborating with capture, business development, and subject matter experts. The role may also involve prototyping capabilities and engaging government stakeholders.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. This role can be worked remotely in the United States for the right candidate. Candidates located in the Colorado Springs/ Denver Colorado area are preferred. Reporting directly to Air Force, Space, and Intel CTO organization, 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 Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI

Key Responsibilites:

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 Top Secret Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI
Experience with USSF systems, customers and missions
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

About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree and 18 years of experience, or master’s degree and 14 years of experience
At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
U.S. citizenship
Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
Experience with USSF systems, customers, and missions
Experience supporting U.S. Government customers within the defense industry
Experience supporting or leading technical proposals responding to government RFPs
Experience supporting capture and business development activities
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles
Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across space systems, IT systems, GEOINT, or SIGINT domains
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and incomplete information
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines
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 intelligence community systems, customers, and missions
Prior Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer experience on large government programs
Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
Comfort using LLMs, writing code, and creating prototype tools