Senior Principal Solutions Architect — TS/SCI, Hybrid (VA)

CareerArc; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,001 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The role is preferred to be based in Chantilly, VA, with hybrid options in Reston or Arlington, VA.

You will translate complex government requirements into compelling winning technical solutions for multiple government opportunities. The candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with poly, US citizenship, and a strong background in systems engineering, architecture, and proposal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 18+ years of experience, or 14+ with a Master's.
• 8+ years in systems engineering or solutions architecture.
• Active US Citizenship and TS/SCI with poly.
• Experience supporting US Government customers and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for captures and proposals.
• Author technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives.
• Decompose complex requirements across domains and drive innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with capture managers and SMEs to shape winning strategies.
• Develop architectures, roadmaps, and implementation plans.

Skills

Systems engineering

Solutions architecture

Proposal development

Technical leadership

US Citizenship

Defense industry

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The role is preferred to be based in Chantilly, VA, with hybrid options in Reston or Arlington, VA.

You will translate complex government requirements into compelling winning technical solutions for multiple government opportunities. The candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with poly, US citizenship, and a strong background in systems engineering, architecture, and proposal development.