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Solutions Architect Chief

SAIC · Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

7 h ago
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Lead the development of technical solutions for government proposals and RFPs while collaborating with business development and subject matter experts. Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies and architectures into mission-critical operations.

What they look for

Solutions Architecture Systems Engineering Proposal Development Technical Writing Space Systems Satellite Architectures Ground Systems Space Domain Awareness Government Acquisition Cloud Solutions Mission IT Enterprise IT Critical Thinking Problem Solving Leadership Strategic Planning

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 14-18 years of experience in systems engineering or solutions architecture and a bachelor's degree in a technical field. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance.

Full description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is preferred to be based out of the Colorado Springs area but open to a hybrid role in Denver Co. Reporting directly to Air Force, Space, and Intel CTO organization, this individual will serve as a technical cornerstone of 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. Candidates must have an active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW 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 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

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 our newsroom.