Solutions Architect Chief

SAIC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 240,001 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The role focuses on translating complex government requirements into compelling technical solutions for a broad portfolio of opportunities.

Based out of Chantilly, VA or hybrid options in Reston/Arlington, the position reports to the Intel Space CTO. Candidates must hold TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility and have US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 18+ years of experience in related technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices.
• Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction.
• Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across mission areas and technical domains.
• Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and SMEs to shape winning strategies.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions.
• Develop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps.
• Engage with government customers during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning.
• Support cost and pricing teams with technical basis of estimates and WBS.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and government priorities within the Intel domain.

Skills

Systems engineering

Solution architecture

Proposal development

Government experience

Strong communication

Space systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2615098-OTHLOC-100000685975062

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD, US

Date Posted

2026-07-29

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Solutions Archt

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_HYBRID

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.