Capture Solutions Architect Director

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group seeks an experienced Capture Solutions Architect Director to lead technical solution development for government captures and proposals. The role reports to the Intel Space CTO and focuses on translating requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions.

Preferred based in Chantilly, VA with hybrid options in Reston or Arlington, requiring an active TS clearance with TS/SCI with Poly. Candidates must be US Citizens and thrive in ambiguous environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years in systems engineering or solutions architecture.
• U.S. Citizens with active TS clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices.
• Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction.
• Decompose complex government requirements across diverse mission areas and technical domains.
• Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and SMEs to shape winning strategies.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies and architectures.
• Develop solution architectures including designs, approaches, and roadmaps tailored to customer needs.
• Engage with government customers during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements.
• Support cost and pricing teams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Proposal development

Government requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree

Job description

Description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Capture Solutions architect Director 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 Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI with 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. Masters and 16 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 Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI with a Poly
• Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets
• Demonstrated experience working within the intelligence community
• 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

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

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