Senior Solutions Architect

Loch Harbour Group

Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Loch Harbour Group in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for a part-time, high-impact role. Expect ~20 hours/week with surge capacity during active capture and proposal cycles, onsite at our Fairfax, VA office.

Proficiency with AI tools to accelerate solution development is encouraged. You will lead rapid solutioning for government contracts, draft compelling proposals, and coordinate with BD and Proposal teams to win programs while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 8–10+ years in solution architecture or DoD contracting.
Experience leading proposals, compliance, and win strategies for government programs.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and government contracting practices.

Responsibilities

Lead development of innovative solutions for major capture and proposal efforts; balance cost, schedule, function and quality.
Create technical solutions aligned with client needs and proposal efforts for government contracts.
Write detailed proposals, compliance matrices, technical approaches and past performance.
Develop white papers, proposals and briefings to demonstrate technical thought leadership.
Support capture strategy with technical leadership and discriminating value propositions.
Assist integration across multiple accounts within DoD and Civilian markets.
Translate customer requirements and RFP language into compliant solution approaches.
Partner with Proposal Management to meet outline and page-count constraints; respond to color team findings.
Support Basis of Estimate development: labor, skill mix, LOE and cost assumptions.
Maintain reusable solution content for content library: boilerplate and narratives.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Strategy

Business Development Support

Capture Management

Proposal Development

Solution Design

Customer Engagement

Requirements Analysis

Technical Writing

AI-Assisted Solution Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field

Job description

Description

Loch Harbour Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Solutions Architect to join our team. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for developing solutions that directly support the active growth plans of our organization. You will work closely with Business Development and Proposal Management personnel to understand customer needs and lead the development of compelling solutions to those needs.

This is a part-time, senior-level role built for a seasoned practitioner who wants high-impact solutioning work without a full-time commitment. Hours flex with the pursuit calendar: lighter during planning periods, heavier during active capture and proposal cycles. We expect our architects to work fluently with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar to accelerate research, drafting, and solution development, applying professional judgment to everything those tools produce.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about developing innovative solutions and has a strong track record of success. If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Lead and develop innovative solutions in support of major capture and proposal efforts; balance solutions against cost, schedule, function, quality, and other business considerations
Lead the development of technical solutions that align with client needs and support proposal efforts for government and DoD contracts
Write detailed and compelling proposals, including compliance matrices, technical approaches, and past performance
Create white papers, proposals, and briefings demonstrating technical thought leadership in response to customer needs
Support capture strategy development through technical leadership, including the creation and marketing of discriminating value propositions
Assist in the development of integration capabilities across multiple accounts within DoD and Civilian markets
Translate customer requirements and RFP Sections C/L/M and PWS/SOW language into a compliant, competitive solution approach
Partner with Proposal Management to meet outline, compliance, and page-count constraints; respond to color team review findings as an author
Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development: validate labor categories, skill mix, level of effort, and solution assumptions behind the cost volume
Maintain reusable solution content for the content library, including reference approaches, boilerplate, and past performance narratives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
8-10+ years of experience in solution architecture or technical solutioning within government contracting or the DoD. We will consider industry certifications in augmenting years of experience.

Experience / Requirements

Previous experience as a Solutions Architect on small to medium size business captures and proposals, or similar experience
Broad experience developing solutions involving Logistics, Resource Management, Engineering, Program Management, and Mission Support Training and Design
Demonstrated experience developing solutions across Engineering and IT disciplines
Working knowledge of business development and capture: understands how pursuits are qualified, shaped, and won, and can operate fluently alongside BD and Capture teams
Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, with a strong track record of contributing to successful contract awards
Experience developing technical solutions for government contracts, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements
Self-motivated and focused on delivering outcomes; ability to work independently with minimal direction
Strong communication skills (writing, speaking, and listening); ability to articulate solutions and the rationale for decisions
Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar to accelerate solution development, research, and writing, with sound judgment on accuracy, human review, and handling of sensitive or source-selection information.

Nice to Have

Shipley proposal methodology experience or APMP certification
Prior experience at a small or mid-size federal contractor
Experience with SharePoint, RFPIO/Responsive, Loopio, GovWin, or similar tools
Past performance supporting DoD, DHS, VA, HHS, GSA, or similar agencies
Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, ITIL, or ISO Lead Auditor
Experience supporting small businesses in achieving compliance with government and industry standards
Familiarity with cloud platforms, cybersecurity tools, and enterprise architecture
Hands-on experience with DoD contract programs and public sector IT systems
Relevant industry or professional certifications (CPL or domain-specific credentials)

Engagement Details

Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week with surge capacity during active capture and proposal cycles
Onsite in our Fairfax, VA office
W-2 or 1099 arrangements considered based on candidate preference and pursuit requirements

Compensation