Senior Solutions Architect

ManTech; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Solutions Architect to join our Growth Team in Herndon, VA. This hybrid role will require onsite presence and will lead complex Federal acquisitions, guiding SMEs through technical solutioning and delivering high-quality proposal volumes and presentations.

The role emphasizes architecture, strategy, and proposal writing with cross-functional collaboration to drive wins in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 12+ years of equivalent experience across federal program management, BD, capture, architecture, and proposals.
• Experience in Solution Architecting within Federal Government Contracting and Mission Operation environments.
• Ability to lead sessions and update live proposal content.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with Federal acquisition vehicles and fast-paced task orders.
• Proven track record in strategy, technical development, and proposal writing.
• Proven ability to guide cross-functional teams to deliver compliant proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall solution architectures from concepts to integrated proposal volumes.
• Lead sessions with Technical Directors and SMEs for solutioning workflows.
• Create and refine PowerPoint content and visuals with design teams.
• Incorporate human element requirements into task delivery solutions.
• Own all aspects of solution development for Oral Presentations and Staffing Plans.
• Guide Proposal Production Teams for compliant, compelling proposals.
• Implement QA/QC frameworks to elevate win probability and ensure final integration.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Proposal Writing

Federal Contracting

Oral Presentations

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Solutions Architect / Book Boss to join our Growth Team in Herndon, VA. This is a hybrid position and will require onsite presence.

The Solutions Architect / Book Boss will leverage their strategic and technical expertise to lead complex Federal acquisitions, shepherd subject matter experts through technical solutioning, and drive the delivery of high-quality proposal volumes and presentations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Generating overall solution architectures by converting high-level concepts into integrated proposal volumes.
• Shepherding Technical Directors, Practice Leads, and Key Personnel through virtual and in-person solutioning sessions using whiteboard and slide tools.
• Creating and manipulating PowerPoint slide text and graphics in collaboration with graphic design teams.
• Incorporating human element requirements into solutioning to define people, processes, and technologies for task delivery.
• Owning all aspects of solution development for Orals Slide Presentations and Project Staffing Plans from Pre-Final RFP through Color Team reviews.
• Guiding Proposal Production Teams to ensure the development of integrated, fully compliant, and compelling proposals.
• Implementing Quality Assurance and Quality Control frameworks to elevate win probability and oversee final solution integration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 12+ years of equivalent experience leading across federal program management, BD, capture, technical architecture, and proposal continuum.
• Hands-on experience in Solution Architecting and problem solving within Federal Government Contracting and Mission Operation environments.
• Demonstrated ability leading and facilitating working sessions while manipulating artifacts to capture inputs and make live proposal content updates.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace toolsets.
• Demonstrated experience with Federal acquisition vehicles, contracting mechanisms, and rapid task-order environments.
• Proven track record in strategy, problem framing, technical development, and technical proposal writing.
• Proven track record of guiding cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to deliver compliant proposals and oral presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance.
• Industry or government certifications such as PMP, DAWIA III, SAFe Agile, ITIL, Cybersecurity/Cloud Solutions Architect, or Shipley certifications.
• Professional Military Experience, such as graduation from Command and Staff College, Top-Level School, or a school of advanced warfighting.

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.