SAIC

Capture Solutions Director

SAIC • $150K — $180K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 20 years of experience; Master's Degree with 16 years of experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years in systems engineering or solutions architecture.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active TS Clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly.
  • Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) systems and mission sets.
  • Proven experience supporting technical proposals for government RFPs.
  • Background in capture and business development activities in defense.
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical solution development for captures and proposals for government contracts.
  • Author and develop comprehensive technical volumes and narratives with minimal oversight.
  • Analyze complex government requirements across various mission areas.
  • Collaborate with teams to shape winning technical strategies.
  • Drive innovation by integrating emerging technologies into solutions.
  • Develop tailored solution architectures and implementation roadmaps.
  • Engage with government stakeholders to influence requirements during pre-RFP activities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options available in Chantilly, Reston, or Arlington, VA.
  • Engagement with advanced technologies and innovative projects.
  • Opportunity to influence and shape government requirements.
  • Participation in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
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 providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures
  • Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain


Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree and 20 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:
  • Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles
  • Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains
  • Comfort operating across a broad range of technical domains


Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines


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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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