Solutions Architect Chief

Saic; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 240,001 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to lead technical solution development for government captures and proposals. Based in Chantilly, VA, with hybrid options in Reston or Arlington, the role reports to the Intel Space CTO and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with poly capability. Candidates must be U.S.

citizens. The successful candidate will craft end-to-end technical solutions across space, IT, GEOINT, or SIGINT domains, and steer proposals from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or solutions architecture.
• U.S. Citizens with active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government customers and defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for government captures and proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought.
• Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion.
• Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across multiple mission domains.
• Collaborate with capture managers, BD leads, and SMEs to shape winning strategies.
• Develop architectures including system designs, approaches, and roadmaps tailored to customer needs.
• Engage with government customers during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements.
• Support cost and pricing by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and government priorities within the Intel domain.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering or CS

Job description

Description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is preferred to be based out of Chantilly, VA but open to a hybrid role in Reston, VA or Arlington, VA.Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, this individual will serve as a technical cornerstone of SAIC's capture and proposal efforts, translating complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions. This role demands a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and can architect innovative solutions from the ground up across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Polygraph.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW programs
• Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction
• Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domains
• Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategies
• Drive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions
• Develop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs
• Willingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions
• Engage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning
• Support cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. Masters and 14 years of experience.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Poly.
• Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers
• Proven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPs
• Experience working in or supporting capture and business development activities
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles
• Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains
• Comfort operating across a broad range of technical domains

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness
• Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers
• Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets
• Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Comfortable to use LLMs, write code and create prototype tools

Target salary range: $240,001 - $280,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.