CSO/OTA Solution Architect

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

US Citizenship Required

Ability to obtain government security

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a CSO/OTA Solution Architect to translate mission needs into architecture concepts for rapid 30–90 day pursuits. You will craft diagrams, narratives, and technical artifacts to support proposals and ensure credible, feasible solutions for government contracts.

You will interface with SMEs across Defense Portfolio, navigate CSO evaluation factors, and align with DoW acquisition strategies emphasizing speed, commercial tech, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in capture, proposals, or technical solutioning for government contracts.
• Understanding of federal/government contracting and mission-critical IT solutions.
• Delivery leadership with full lifecycle accountability.

Responsibilities

• Interface with SMEs to produce architecture diagrams and narratives for proposals.
• Ensure solutions are credible, feasible, and ready for submission.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CSO/OTA, DoW strategy, and rapid acquisition timelines.

Skills

Capture

Proposals

Technical solutioning

Government contracting

Delivery leadership

Executive communication

PM methodologies

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Visio

Draw.io

Lucid

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You Are:

The CSO/OTA Solution Architect develops, validates, and communicates the technical, functional, and mission aligned solution concepts required for rapid cycle CSO/OTA pursuits. They will be operating within accelerated 30–90 day acquisition timelines, this architect converts mission needs into differentiated solution architectures that satisfy CSO evaluation factors or prototype OT statutory requirements, while preparing AFS for follow on production awards.

The role is a critical member of the Defense Portfolio CSO/OTA Rapid Response Team Tiger Team, alongside Proposal Development, Solutions Development, and Rapid Response contributors. This role requires experience supporting Department of War (DoW) capture, proposals, or technical solutioning in a government or government‑contracting environment.

The Work:

Responsible to interface directly with the various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the Defense Portfolio accounts, produce and refine architecture diagrams (MS Visio, Draw.io, or Lucid), solution narratives, technical volumes, and supporting technical artifacts for proposals.

The architect ensures every solution is credible, feasible, defensible, and ready for immediate submission, reflecting AFS’ expertise across AI, digital engineering, cyber, logistics, cloud engineering and mission systems. The role requires deep understanding of CSO competitive structures, prototype OT requirements (10 U.S.C. 4022), and evolving DoW acquisition strategies that prioritize commercial technology, speed, and innovation.

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with one or more of the following: Capture, proposals, or technical solutioning in a government or government‑contracting environment
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of federal/government contracting, mission‑critical IT solutions, or emerging technology domains
• Delivery Leadership Background: Prior experience as a program manager, delivery lead, or similar role with full lifecycle accountability
• Executive Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to C‑suite and senior government leaders
• Project Management Expertise: Proven track record managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects with strong command of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)
• Stakeholder Management Excellence: Advanced ability to build trust‑based relationships, navigate organizational dynamics, and influence without authority
• Financial Acumen: Experience with budget management, financial tracking, P&L responsibility, and revenue forecasting

Bonus Points If:

• Advanced Degree
• 15+ years of industry experience
• Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
• Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
• Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent people management and relationship development skills
• In‑depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices

The Extras:

• US Citizenship Required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies