Job ID: 2613951
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-07-06
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Solutions Archt
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
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
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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
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Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction
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Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domains
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Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategies
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Drive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions
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Develop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs
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Willingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions
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Engage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning
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Support cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures
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Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain
Qualifications
Experience & Background:
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Bachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. Masters and 14 years of experience
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Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
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Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers
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Proven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPs
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Experience working in or supporting capture and business development activities
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Technical Skills:
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Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles
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Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains
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Comfort operating across a broad range of technical domains
Soft Skills:
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
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High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information
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Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
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Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines
Clearance:
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Active TS/SCI with the ability to get a Polygraph
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Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness
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Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers
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Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets
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Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs
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Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
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Comfortable to use LLMs, write code and create prototype tools
Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
