Solutions Architect Master

Saic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Solutions Architect for the Solutions & Technology group in a hybrid role optimally based out of the DMV region. The candidate will translate government requirements into robust technical solutions and lead captures, proposals, and solution narratives with SMEs.

The role requires shaping architectures across diverse government portfolios, with security clearance desired but not required for CBG SA roles. Hybrid work from northern VA area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 20 years of experience; Master’s with 16 years of experience.
• Minimum 8+ years in systems engineering or solutions architecture.
• U.S. Citizens required.
• Experience developing solution architectures including system designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for captures and proposals with gov’t RFPs/RFIs/Sources Sought.
• Author technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion.
• Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across domains.
• Collaborate with capture managers and SMEs to shape winning strategies.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies into proposals.
• Develop AI-enabled solutions that are scalable, secure, and cost effective.
• Engage with government customers during pre-RFP shaping activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Systems engineering

Solutions architecture

AI/Agentic AI

Job description

Description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is optimally based out of DMV. This is a hybrid role, but candidates must be located in the northern VA area.

Reporting to the Civilian Business Group CTO organization, this individual will serve as a technical leader in 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. A security clearance is desired, but not required for CBG SA roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of US Federal Civilian Agencies, and State and Local Government 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 solutions utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI to create missions outcomes that are comprehensive, scalable, secure and cost effective
• 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 20 years of experience. Masters and 16 years of experience
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• Experience developing solution architects including system designs

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