SAIC

Capture Solutions Architect Director

SAIC Reston, Virginia, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

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

Lead technical solution development for government captures and proposals, translating complex requirements into differentiated architectures, technical volumes, and implementation roadmaps. Collaborate with capture, business development, pricing, technical experts, and government stakeholders to shape opportunities, integrate emerging technologies, and develop prototypes.

What they look for

Solutions Architecture Systems Engineering Technical Proposal Development Capture Management Business Development Government Requirements Analysis Solution Architecture System Design Technical Writing Emerging Technologies Capability Prototyping Customer Engagement Intelligence Community Missions Classified Space Programs Cost and Pricing Support Technical Strategy

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience, or a master's degree and 16 years of experience, including at least eight years in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI with a polygraph, and should have experience supporting U.S. government, Intelligence Community, or classified space customers and technical proposals.

Full description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Capture Solutions architect Director to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is preferred to be based out of Chantilly, VA but open to a hybrid role in Reston, VA or Arlington, VA. Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, 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 with a Polygraph.

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 pro

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree and 18 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
  • Candidates must have an active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI with a Poly
  • Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets
  • Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers, specifically IC or Classified Space Customers
  • Proven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPs
  • Experience working in or supporting capture and business development activities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

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.

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