Strategic Solution Architect – Government IT & Innovation

MAXIMUS; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 188,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus in the United States seeks a senior solution architect to lead design and strategy for high‑priority government pursuits, shaping winning proposals and leveraging accelerators and reusable components to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

You will mentor junior architects, collaborate with capture teams, translate client needs into viable architecture views, and ensure successful implementation, transition planning, and operational readiness across large, cross‑functional programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional IT experience including solution development.
• Experience with government proposal processes and competitive analysis.
• Knowledge of security standards, compliance frameworks, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and strategy for high-priority government pursuits.
• Develop technical win themes and differentiators for competitive proposals.
• Mentor junior architects and provide guidance across teams.
• Collaborate with capture managers to shape opportunities pre-RFP.
• Translate client requirements into viable solution elements and architecture views.
• Ensure solutions meet compliance requirements and operational readiness.

Skills

Solution architecture

Government IT landscape

Cloud

Cybersecurity

AI/ML

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Maximus in the United States seeks a senior solution architect to lead design and strategy for high‑priority government pursuits, shaping winning proposals and leveraging accelerators and reusable components to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

You will mentor junior architects, collaborate with capture teams, translate client needs into viable architecture views, and ensure successful implementation, transition planning, and operational readiness across large, cross‑functional programs.