Enterprise Solutions Architect (Job ID: 4564)

Socket.dev; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks an Enterprise Solutions Architect to design end-to-end, DoD-focused solutions for defense and federal civilian programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, guide proposal development, and assess existing systems for innovative enhancements.

The role requires 15+ years in defense domains, strong leadership, and excellent communication to articulate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. Occasional travel and active clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of proven experience in Defense and Federal Civilian communities.
• Experience with Business Development, Capture, and Proposal Development in Defense programs.
• Strong understanding of RFPs, RFIs, Sources Sought, and other DoD acquisition documents.
• Proven capability to architect scalable and reliable solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent problem-solving, strategic, and analytical thinking.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track record of winning/high-scoring Technical Proposal Responses.
• Strong leadership with cross-functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions for Defense and Federal Civilian proposals meeting specifications.
• Support technical proposals: design, approach, development, implementation, and cost estimation.
• Provide technical guidance to Business Development and Operations throughout Pursuit and Proposal processes.
• Assess existing products and systems to identify improvements and innovative integrations.
• Serve as SME on advances in technology and industry best practices relevant to Defense domains.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to address technical challenges and present benefits of proposed solutions.
• Work with Division Managers and Business Development to ensure seamless delivery of solutions.

Skills

DoD knowledge

Strategic thinking

Technical architecture

Proposal development

RFP/RFI expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Enterprise Solutions Architect

Purpose

• Valkyrie has an immediate need for anEnterprise Solution Architecture Development responsible for incorporating strategic and tactical concepts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements, translating them into comprehensive technical solutions.

Job Description

• Design and architect end-to-end solutions for Defense and Federal Civilian community proposals, ensuring they meet specifications.
• Support the development of technical proposals, including solution design, approach, development, implementation, and cost estimation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the Business Development and Operations teams throughout the Pursuit, Capture, and Proposal Development processes.
• Conduct assessments of existing products, systems, technologies, and solutions to identify areas for improvement/incorporation and develop innovative solutions.
• Subject Matter Expert on advancements in technology, industry best practices, and emerging trends relevant to Defense and Federal Civilian domains.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders, both internally and externally, to address technical challenges and present the benefits of a proposed solution.
• Collaborate with Division and Business Area Managers and Business Development/Capture to ensure seamless implementation and delivery of solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline with at least 15+ years of proven and relative experience and performance.
• Must have extensive experience required in the Defense and Federal Civilian communities, with a focus on Business Development, Capture, and Proposal Development.
• Must have strong understanding of Request For Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), Sources Sought, and other DoD acquisition documents.
• Must have demonstrated experience in architecting scalable and reliable solutions to complex technical problems.
• Must have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Must have exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Must have demonstrated record of winning and/or high scoring Technical Proposal Responses
• Must have strong leadership abilities and a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred.

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Prefer an Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel up to 25%.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).