Solutions Architect

CACI International; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a Solutions Architect to support U.S. Government opportunities with enterprise architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, and data/AI capabilities.

The role combines technical leadership, federal acquisition knowledge, and strong writing and presentation skills. You will work with SMEs to develop end-to-end architectures, contribute to technical volumes, and help differentiate proposals.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly.
• 10+ years of solution development or related experience as a solution architect for federal government contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS or related technical discipline.
• Experience creating winning proposals at 100M+ TCV; Shipley approach.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud, Data Analytics, AI/ML, RPA, and SDLC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support capture lifecycle solution development and RFP responses.
• Develop end-to-end architectures across IT, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and apps.
• Translate government requirements into executable solution components.
• Contribute to technical volumes, CONOPS, diagrams, and staffing concepts.
• Coordinate with SMEs to ensure coherent enterprise solutions.
• Identify discriminators and customer benefits for compliant bids.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Full lifecycle solution architecture

Federal contracting

Cross-functional leadership

Proposal development

Communication

Team collaboration

Security compliance

Customer relations

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Shipley method

FedSim experience

Cloud & Data Analytics

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Solutions Architect to support the development of innovative, differentiated, and executable technical solutions for U.S. Government opportunities. The role requires a combination of enterprise architecture, technical leadership, federal acquisition knowledge, solution development, technical writing, cost awareness, and customer mission understanding.

Responsibilities:

• Capture & Solution Development: Lead or support technical solution development throughout the capture lifecycle. Analyze RFIs, draft RFPs, RFPs, PWS/SOW/SOO documents, evaluation criteria, incumbent environments, customer pain points, acquisition strategies, and competitive intelligence to identify solution requirements and discriminators.
• Solution Architecture: Develop end-to-end architectures integrating capabilities such as enterprise IT, cloud, network modernization, cybersecurity/Zero Trust, ITSM, DevSecOps, data/AI, automation, observability, infrastructure, applications, and end-user services as applicable to the opportunity.
• Requirements Decomposition: Translate Government requirements into solution components, capabilities, work packages, staffing requirements, technologies, processes, deliverables, dependencies, and measurable outcomes. Maintain traceability between requirements and the proposed solution.
• Proposal Development: Develop and contribute to technical volumes, management approaches, solution descriptions, CONOPS, architecture diagrams, graphics, workflows, transition approaches, staffing concepts, technical assumptions, risks, and proposal responses.
• Solution Integration: Coordinate SMEs and functional leads to ensure individual solution components form a coherent enterprise solution rather than disconnected technical approaches.
• Competitive Differentiation: Identify technical strengths, discriminators, innovations, proof points, and customer benefits that distinguish the solution while remaining compliant with solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Technology & Partner Evaluation: Assess COTS, GOTS, open-source, cloud, OEM, and partner technologies and determine their appropriate role within proposed solutions. Participate in technical discussions with subcontractors and technology partners.
• Reviews & Presentations: Support solution reviews, Black Hat activities, solutioning sessions, Pink/Red/Gold Team reviews, technical interchange meetings, executive reviews, oral proposal preparation, and customer presentations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• 10+ years of solution development or related experience as a solution architect with a federal government contractor.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
• Must have demonstrated experience developing and solutioning, and leading the development and solutioning of winning solutions for new and re-compete business pursuits, capture activities and proposal efforts starting at $100M TCV.
• Must have strong working knowledge and mastery of current technologies and capabilities employed in the Federal Government space, including and not limited to, Cloud, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, and various Software Development methodologies spanning Agile to Waterfall and hybrids thereof.
• Must have experience working front-end solutioning with clients to include assessing needs from requirements (SOW, SOO, PWS, other Draft material), good communication and relationship skills, determining pain points and key client needs, etc.
• Must have participated in, authored and preferably led as a Solution Architect, the development of the Technical and/or Management Volume of large high value proposals for the Federal Government. Use of a Shipley-type proposal approach is required and demonstrated FedSim experience is a bonus.
• Professional experience operating within cross-functional teams

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$131,800 - $290,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.