Solutions Architect Senior Principal

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 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

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