Capture Solutions Architect Director

SAIC; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group seeks an experienced Capture Solutions Architect Director to join the team. Based in Chantilly, VA, with hybrid options in Reston or Arlington, the role reports to the Intel Space CTO and leads technical solution development for government captures and proposals.

The position requires translating complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions, with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration with SMEs, and prior success in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 18 years of experience with progression to director-level capture/architecture roles.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought.
• Author technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion.
• Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across multiple mission areas.
• Collaborate with capture managers, business development, and SMEs to shape winning strategies.
• Drive innovation by integrating emerging technologies and architectures into proposals.
• Develop solution architectures and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs.
• Engage with government customers during pre-RFP shaping activities.

Skills

Capture Architect

Solutions Architecture

Proposal Development

Business Development

Customer Engagement

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree

Job 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 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 pro

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 defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers, specifically IC or Classified Space 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