Solutions Architect Chief

Inuplands; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to lead technical solution development for government captures and proposals. You translate complex requirements into winning technical approaches and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the IC, DoD, and civilian sectors.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance and the ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments, with remote work options for the right candidate in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 18+ years in systems engineering or solutions architecture; active US clearance.
• Experience supporting government customers and proposals.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for captures and proposals in response to government RFPS.
• Author technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion.
• Analyze complex government requirements and craft differentiated winning strategies.
• Engage with government customers during pre-RFP shaping activities.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

TS/SCI

U.S. Citizenship

Solution architecture

Proposal development

Written communication

System thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Space Systems

GEOINT

SIGINT

Job description

Solutions Architect Chief

Job ID: 2615837
Location: Remote Work, CO, United States
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Solutions Archt
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: Remote

Job Description

Description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. This role can be worked remotely in the United States for the right candidate. Candidates located in the Colorado Springs/ Denver Colorado area are preferred. Reporting directly to Air Force, Space, and Intel CTO organization, 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 Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI

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 Top Secret Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI.
• Experience with USSF systems, customers and missions.
• 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: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.