Solutions Architect

GRVTY; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous company match

Robust health plan

Annual Paid Time Off

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Solution Architect to work in the Intelligence and Defense sectors, responsible for developing technical solutions and collaborating with business development teams. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in STEM fields.

The role involves dissecting customer RFPs, leading research projects, and communicating complex technologies effectively. The compensation ranges from $190,000 to $210,000 USD annually, with a variety of benefits including health plans and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in computer science, engineering, data science, or other STEM discipline.
• Direct experience with government programs valued at $50M or greater.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Research and construct technical solutions for customer RFPs.
• Develop technical solutions for enterprise-level deployments.
• Drive assigned IRADs with project management.
• Communicate and collaborate with SMEs across technical domains.

Skills

Lead engineering for government programs

Experience with NSG systems

Agile development

DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline

Strong briefing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

GRVTY is currently seeking a Solution Architect (SA) to join our Intelligence and Defense Business areas. The SA will work across Business Development, contract execution, and the technology sectors of the corporation to help customers solve their more demanding challenges. You will be responsible for the investigation and implementation of emerging technologies and technical capabilities that are targeted to customer and corporate needs. Working with business development and other subject matter experts you will dissect customer RFPs, develop technical solution roadmaps, assist in writing proposals, and lead research and development projects. The ideal SA will also be capable of translating complex technical tasks and technologies into digestible narratives that allow customers to envision the art of the possible and embrace new and innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Research and construct technical solutions for areas as assigned including but not limited to customer RFPs, strategic white papers, IRADs, and other potential investment and capture areas.
• Develop technical solutions for enterprise level deployments with a specific focus on Defense and Intelligence space arenas.
• Drive assigned IRADs with project management skills—tracking cost, timelines, and delivery cycles to mature Technical Readiness Levels.
• Communicate and collaborate with other SMEs across technical domains to drive differentiation and innovation into a capture.
• Work with the program teams and leadership to identify technology and solution roadmaps to improve mission enterprise capabilities.
• Act as primary author for technical components of key captures to include contributions to capture milestone events.
• Partner with the Business Development team to support new business strategies, including the development of technical solutions, basis of estimates, white papers, industry relationships, and responses to RFIs and RFPs.
• Strengthen existing programs with application of technology and/or innovation by leveraging known technology and solutions on current programs and new business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in computer science, engineering, data science, or other STEM discipline. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience as a lead engineer for government programs valued at $50M annual revenue or greater. Other contributions like IRAD management and COTS development expertise may be considered.
• Awareness of leading technology capability providers that enhance our technical solutions, specifically GEOINT, space domain technologies, and AI/ML implementation.
• Direct experience with NSG systems and adjacent architectures.
• Agile development experience as applied to CPAF/CPIF/CPFF contract vehicles.
• DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline expertise deployed on programs at scale.
• Experience as a solution architect and/or technical volume lead on captures and proposals.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting NGA, NRO, and/or COCOMs related to J2 work areas.
• Experience having worked successful partnerships with suppliers on proposals.
• GEOINT-specific technology background.
• Remote sensing education or first‑hand experience.
• Strong briefing skills, specifically related to technology demonstrations.

Compensation

$190,000 - $210,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events.

EEO Statement

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should contact the HR team. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability.