Solutions Architect Senior Principal
Science Applications International Corporation
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
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.
- 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
- Bachelors Degree and 14 years of experience. Masters and 12 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
- 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
- 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
- Active TS/SCI with the ability to get a Polygraph
- Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
- 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
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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