Director OF Solutions Architecture

VP Of Solution ArchitectureIntelix Systems is currently hiring for an experienced growth leader to serve as the VP of Solution Architecture. The role of VP of Solution Architecture is part subject matter expert, part artist, part technologist, and part business analyst. In this role, the individual will:Serve as a member of opportunity leadership team and partner with Capture Managers to hone win strategies and articulate the ‘why us’ storyPartner with technical and customer domain SMEs to lead solutioning activities, resulting in differentiated, well-articulated solutions that address customer pain pointsArchitect the solicitation response design based on story and solicitation requirementsConceptualize key proposal graphicsIteratively review content and coach authors during the proposal phasePromote the application of proposal best practicesKey characteristics of a successful candidate include:Ability to work with a team or aloneAbility to absorb and respond to critiqueIntellectual curiosityDesire to see a project through to the endTolerance for unique perspectives – ability to combine them and make a product betterHumility and the ability to understand that your idea is not always the best ideaAbility to put ego aside in the interest of a better outcomeThe Vice President of Solution Architecture should have substantive experience serving in leadership roles on Federal IT proposals, with prior experience serving as a technical solution architect, capture manager, or proposal manager. The Vice President of Solution Architecture should possess the following qualities:Bachelor’s with 15+ years (or commensurate experience).Demonstrated experience in one or more IT functional areas, complemented by significant involvement in competitive Federal proposalsThe sense of urgency and critical thinking required to succeed in a demanding environment where high-quality, winning proposals are the expectationA working understanding of the Federal procurement process, including the FAR, contracting vehicles, and the nuances of Federal contractingAn interest in collaborating and leading, working with a broad range of talented people (e.g., executives, technologists, industry specialists, graphics artists, writers, and consultants) to achieve a common operational understanding and solutionThe willingness to learn what’s critical for an opportunity, conducting external research on technologies, companies, Government agencies, budgets, and programs and internal research on projects, people, efforts, strengths, and weaknessesThe ability to apply critical thinking across an opportunity lifecycle – reading an RFP, understanding what a customer is looking for, conceptualizing how a response would address the customer’s requirements, while expounding on Intelix’s strengths and differentiatorsExperience translating technology solutions into high quality, well written responses throughout business development, capture, and proposal development lifecyclesThe capacity to take loosely formed thoughts and inputs from Subject Matter Experts and craft them into crisply worded, persuasive argumentsThe ability to conceptualize graphics to convey key solution concepts, graphically depicting process, relationships, dependencies, technologies, benefits, features, and other concepts that tie solutions to problemsThe proven ability to own one or more sections of a proposal across a diverse range of topicsThe proven ability to write, review, direct, and craft proposal sections regardless of the discipline, technology, or requirements of those sectionsThe instincts necessary to provide direction to sometimes inexperienced proposal staffWe are Intelix Systems, a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about transforming government IT. With nearly 10 years of experience in the IT and healthcare industry, our team has been making positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizensWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.