Bachelor's degree with 18 years of experience or Master's degree with 16 years of experience
8+ years in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or related technical field
Active TS Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph
U.S. Citizenship required
Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) systems and mission sets
Experience in the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers
Proven track record in leading technical proposals for government RFPs
Responsibilities
Lead technical solution development for government RFPs and proposals
Author technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives independently
Analyze complex government requirements across various mission areas
Collaborate with capture managers and subject matter experts to create winning strategies
Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies into solutions
Develop tailored solution architectures and implementation roadmaps
Engage with government customers during pre-RFP activities to influence requirements
Benefits
Hybrid work options available in Chantilly, Reston, or Arlington, VA
Opportunity to work on diverse government projects
Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
Collaboration with a team of experts in the field
Support for professional development and career growth
Full Job Description
Job 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:
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
