Solutions Architect Master

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

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Solutions Architect Master to lead government captures and proposals, translating complex requirements into compelling technical solutions. The role emphasizes architectures across multiple domains, with a focus on scalable, secure, and cost-effective outcomes.

The candidate should bring extensive systems engineering and solutions architecture experience, be a self-starter, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 20 years of experience.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• U.S. Citizens required; security clearance is preferred but not required for certain roles.

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 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
• Engage with government customers 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 competitive landscape and government priorities within the Intel domain
• Willingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions

Skills

Systems engineering

Solutions architecture

Government industry knowledge

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Solutions Architect Master

Job ID: 2615695
Location: Remote Work, DC, United States
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Solutions Archt
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid

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.

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 newsroom.