SAIC

Solutions Architect Senior Principal

SAIC • $130K — $160K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 18 years or Master's with 14 years of experience in relevant fields.
  • At least 8 years in systems engineering or solutions architecture.
  • Experience working with U.S. Government defense clients.
  • Proven history of supporting technical proposals for government RFPs.
  • Experience in capture and business development activities.
  • Technical degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of technical solutions for government proposals.
  • Create technical documents and narratives independently.
  • Analyze complex government requirements across various missions.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop winning strategies.
  • Drive innovation by incorporating new technologies into solutions.
  • Design solution architectures and implementation roadmaps.
  • Prototype and architect innovative solutions for clients.
  • Engage with government stakeholders pre-RFP for requirement shaping.
  • Support costing and pricing with technical estimates.
  • Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends in the Intel sector.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility between Chantilly, Reston, or Arlington, VA.
  • Engagement in high-impact defense projects.
  • Opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation in government solutions.
  • Access to diverse projects across various technical domains.
Full Job Description
Job 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 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/SCI Clearance with the ability to get 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

Experience & Background
  • Bachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. Masters and 14 years of experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
  • Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government 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

Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI with the ability to get a Polygraph
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness
  • Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers
  • Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets
  • Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • Comfortable to use LLMs, write code and create prototype tools


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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