Hybrid Senior Solutions Architect — Gov Proposals & AI

SAIC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,001 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to join the team. The role is hybrid, ideally based in the northern VA area, reporting to the Civilian Business Group CTO.

You will translate complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions across a broad portfolio. You will author technical volumes, decompose requirements, collaborate across teams, and drive innovative architectures including AI-enabled approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 18 years of experience.
• Masters and 14 years of experience. 4 additional years can be used in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• U.S. Citizens
• Experience developing solution architectures including system designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for captures and proposals for US Federal Civilian Agencies and State/Local Government.
• Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives with minimal direction.
• Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across multiple mission areas.
• Collaborate with capture managers, BD leads, and SMEs to shape winning strategies.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies into proposals.
• Develop solutions utilizing AI and Agentic AI to create scalable, secure outcomes.
• Create solution architectures including system designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Develop capability prototypes and architect solutions as needed.
• Engage with government customers during pre-RFP shaping to influence requirements.
• Support cost/pricing teams with technical basis of estimates and WBS.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and government priorities in the Intel domain.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Proposal development

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to join the team. The role is hybrid, ideally based in the northern VA area, reporting to the Civilian Business Group CTO.

You will translate complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions across a broad portfolio. You will author technical volumes, decompose requirements, collaborate across teams, and drive innovative architectures including AI-enabled approaches.