Solutions Architect SME, Software Development and DevSecOps

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect SME to lead the development of technical solutions for VA opportunities, focusing on software development, application modernization, and DevSecOps.

You will work with capture and proposal teams to shape technical solutions and write proposal content. The role requires 15+ years in IT, with 5+ years in developing technical solutions and proposal content for federal growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of information technology experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical solutions and proposal content for federal growth opportunities.
• Strong ability to lead technical solution development and write technical proposal content.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for growth opportunities from early capture through proposal submission and oral presentations.
• Act as technical lead within capture and proposal teams to develop an integrated solution aligned with customer requirements and GDIT capabilities.
• Translate requirements and acquisition artifacts into technical solution architectures, delivery approaches, roadmaps, and lifecycle costs.
• Coordinate with account teams, capture, pricing, contracts, delivery leaders, and partners to build and validate the solution.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Information Technology

Technical Proposals

Technical Solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Technical Solutions Job Qualifications: Skills: Agile Methodology, Information Technology (IT), Technical Proposals, Technical Solutions Certifications: None Experience: 15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Solutions Architect at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours. As a Solutions Architect SME you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on a growth-focused Solutions Architect SME joining our Federal Health team to lead solution development for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opportunities, with a focus on software development, application modernization, and DevSecOps. This is a growth role: most of your time will be spent working with capture and proposal teams to shape technical solutions and write proposal content. You will bring strong knowledge of government agencies, preferably VA, and the ability to translate customer needs, solicitation requirements, GDIT capabilities, delivery experience, and partner technologies into clear, compelling, and executable solutions. Experience in both growth and delivery is valuable, but prior delivery experience is not required.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

Lead technical solution development for growth opportunities, from early capture and shaping through proposal submission and oral presentations, as applicable.

Work as the technical lead within capture and proposal teams to develop an integrated solution aligned to customer requirements, win strategy, evaluation criteria, and GDIT capabilities.

Analyze RFIs, RFPs, performance work statements, statements of work, and other acquisition artifacts to identify technical requirements, solution gaps, risks, and differentiators.

Own and write technical proposal content, including solution narratives, architectures, delivery approaches, transition plans, technical management approaches, LOE/BOE and supporting graphics.

Develop credible, executable solutions for software development, application modernization, and DevSecOps opportunities.

Define approaches for application architecture, Agile software delivery, CI/CD, automated testing, security integration, cloud environments, observability, and operations as required by each opportunity.

Architect solutions with container platforms including secure build, registry, runtime protection, and supply‑chain security, as well as solutions that reference CI/CD pipelines, automated quality/security gates, infrastructure as code, and configuration management with immutable, reproducible environments.

Apply any knowledge of the VA mission, organization, technology environment, standards, priorities, and acquisition context to ensure proposed solutions are relevant to the customer and grounded in how VA operates.

Translate technical solutions into work breakdowns, staffing assumptions, implementation roadmaps, estimates, basis of estimate inputs, risks, dependencies, and lifecycle costs.

Coordinate with account teams, capture, business development, proposal management, pricing, contracts, delivery leaders, GDIT technical subject matter experts, technology partners, and subcontractors to build and validate the solution.

Incorporate relevant GDIT capabilities, delivery experience, past performance, and partner technologies into proposal solutions and content.

Lead solution reviews and technical color-team responses; refine the solution and proposal content based on review findings.

Support pre‑RFP customer engagement, technical exchanges, demonstrations, and partner discussions, and maintain reusable software development and DevSecOps solution content for future growth opportunities.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Experience: 15+ years’ experience in Information Technology, including 5+ years developing technical solutions and proposal content for federal growth opportunities.

Demonstrated experience leading technical solution development for large, complex government proposals.

Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to lead technical solution development and write technical proposal content. Strong technical knowledge of software development, application modernization, DevSecOps, Agile delivery, cloud environments, CI/CD, automated testing, and integrated security. Ability to interpret solicitation requirements and develop solution architectures, delivery approaches, roadmaps, staffing assumptions, estimates, and lifecycle costs. Strong knowledge of government procurement, capture, and proposal processes. Ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional teams under proposal deadlines. Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and writing skills. Customer service orientation.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of VA, including its mission, organization, technology environment, priorities, and acquisition context.
• Prior delivery leadership on software development, application modernization, or DevSecOps programs is valued but not required.
• Experience leading technical proposal volumes, solution reviews, or oral presentations for large federal opportunities.
• Experience working across capture, pricing, contracts, delivery, partner, and proposal teams.

Location

Hybrid to Falls Church, VA office with the expectation the selected individual will work three (3) days per week in office

Security Clearance Level

No clearance Required Must be a US Person

Work Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Requirements

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Remote Work Options

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Falls Church Additional Work Locations:

Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $191,250 - $258,750.

Total Rewards

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Rewards and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace
• Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission‑ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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