Senior Solution Architect - Offshore

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Solution Architect owns the end-to-end technical solution for communications and infrastructure proposals, designing compliant system architectures, integrating multi-vendor inputs, and translating complex technical designs into compelling proposal content for government customers. This role supports capture strategy, proposal development, technology evaluation, and strategic planning while operating effectively in a collaborative, fully remote environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop end-to-end technical solutions for unsolicited and RFP-based communications and IT infrastructure proposals.


• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, subcontractors, and technology partners to gather specifications, validate compatibility, and integrate components into compliant solution architectures.


• Develop bills of materials, system diagrams, technical narratives, proposal plans, schedules, and compliance matrices for assigned pursuits.


• Author technical and management approach volumes and support proposal reviews to ensure compliance with solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria.


• Support capture activities by contributing to value proposition development, competitive assessments, price-to-win considerations, and bid/no-bid decisions.


• Participate in virtual customer engagements, technical presentations, capability briefings, and white paper development ahead of formal solicitations.


• Evaluate emerging technologies, monitor market trends, conduct vendor capability analyses, and recommend new solutions for the company portfolio.


• Contribute technical insight to strategic planning by identifying target agencies, contract vehicles, capability gaps, and solution investment priorities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of RF engineering principles, including propagation, interference, intermodulation, link budget calculations, and antenna system design.


• Understanding of wireless networking principles, protocols, and related technologies.


• Familiarity with IP networking and infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and related equipment.


• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal language.


• Experience coordinating multi-vendor technical inputs and building cohesive solution architectures.


• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and partner relationship management skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent pursuits, and rapidly learn new technologies in a remote environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or an equivalent technical field focused on communications systems.


• Minimum 10 years of experience developing technical solutions and writing proposals for complex communications or IT infrastructure programs.


• Demonstrated experience authoring technical and management proposal volumes for complex solicitations and understanding compliance requirements and evaluation processes.


• Preferred: Experience with government communications programs and major wireless broadband OEMs such as Nokia, Ericsson, or Samsung.


• Preferred: Experience with DAS, BDA, ERCES, land mobile radio (LMR), P25, public safety communications, PON, or fiber optic systems.


• Preferred: Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 or FISMA and experience with RF planning, link budget, or CAD design tools.


• Preferred: Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related technical field.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible work schedule


• Formal and informal development opportunities

OTHER DUTIES:

• Participate in formal proposal review cycles and provide independent evaluation support to strengthen proposal quality.


• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of capture, proposal, and strategic business development objectives.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits, maintain focus under proposal deadlines, make timely decisions, and communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.