Senior Solutions Architect

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
• 8-10+ years of experience in solution architecture or technical solutioning within government contracting or the DoD. We will consider industry certifications in augmenting years of experience.

• Previous experience as a Solutions Architect on small to medium size business captures and proposals, or similar experience
• Broad experience developing solutions involving Logistics, Resource Management, Engineering, Program Management, and Mission Support Training and Design
• Demonstrated experience developing solutions across Engineering and IT disciplines
• Working knowledge of business development and capture: understands how pursuits are qualified, shaped, and won, and can operate fluently alongside BD and Capture teams
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, with a strong track record of contributing to successful contract awards
• Experience developing technical solutions for government contracts, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements
• Self-motivated and focused on delivering outcomes; ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills (writing, speaking, and listening); ability to articulate solutions and the rationale for decisions
• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar to accelerate solution development, research, and writing, with sound judgment on accuracy, human review, and handling of sensitive or source-selection information.

Nice to Have

• Shipley proposal methodology experience or APMP certification
• Prior experience at a small or mid-size federal contractor
• Experience with SharePoint, RFPIO/Responsive, Loopio, GovWin, or similar tools
• Past performance supporting DoD, DHS, VA, HHS, GSA, or similar agencies
• Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, ITIL, or ISO Lead Auditor
• Experience supporting small businesses in achieving compliance with government and industry standards
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, cybersecurity tools, and enterprise architecture
• Hands-on experience with DoD contract programs and public sector IT systems
• Relevant industry or professional certifications (CPL or domain-specific credentials)

• Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week with surge capacity during active capture and proposal cycles
• Onsite in our Fairfax, VA office
• W-2 or 1099 arrangements considered based on candidate preference and pursuit requirements

• $160,000 - $180,000 annually on a full-time equivalent (FTE); prorated for the part-time schedule

• Solutions Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• Technical Strategy

• Capture Management
• Proposal Development
• Solution Design
• Customer Engagement
• Requirements Analysis
• Technical Writing

Works closely with Business Development, Capture Management, Proposal Management, Pricing, Contracts, and Operations Leadership.