Technical Proposal Architect

BTI; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BTI, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is hiring a Technical Proposal Architect. This position will design and present compelling technical solutions for federal RFPs, ensuring compliance and sound engineering practices. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in solution architecture or proposal development within government contracting, coupled with a technical degree and excellent communication skills. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the ability to manage tight deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solutions architecture or technical proposal development within the government contracting sector.
• Demonstrated experience developing solutions for federal agencies.
• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive technical content for proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical solutions for proposals.
• Analyze solicitation requirements into compliant solution designs.
• Collaborate with teams to shape solutions early in the lifecycle.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Technical proposal development

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Cloud architectures

Education

Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GovCloud

Job description

Business Technology Integrators (BTI), headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., is currently seeking a Technical Proposal Architect to join our Corporate Team. This role is responsible for designing, articulating, and presenting compelling technical solutions in response to federal RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, capture, and proposal development—ensuring that every solution is technically sound, compliant, and aligned with customer mission needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical solutions for proposals, including architectures, implementation strategies, and technical narratives.
• Analyze solicitation requirements and translate them into compliant, innovative, and competitive solution designs.
• Collaborate closely with capture managers, BD teams, SMEs, and program leaders to shape solutions early in the pursuit lifecycle.
• Develop technical sections of proposals, including system designs, diagrams, staffing approaches, methodologies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, industry best practices, and agency-specific mission priorities to inform solution development.
• Participate in color team reviews, solution refinement sessions, and proposal strategy meetings.
• Present technical concepts to internal leadership, government customers, and teaming partners.
• Ensure all technical content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with win themes and discriminators.
• Support the creation of reusable solution frameworks, templates, and technical proposal assets.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solutions architecture, systems engineering, or technical proposal development within the government contracting sector.
• Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing solutions for federal agencies (DoD, DHS, Civilian, or Intel).
• Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle, proposal processes, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive technical content for proposals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple proposal efforts simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GovCloud).
• Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, AWS Solutions Architect, ITIL, or similar.
• Experience supporting large-scale bids, IDIQ vehicles, or rapid-turn proposal environments.