Solutions Architect Chief

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 the Colorado Springs area but open to a hybrid role in Denver Co. Reporting directly to Air Force, Space, and Intel CTO organization, 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 Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI

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

• 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
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Poly. 
• Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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