
Director, Solution Architect
Guidehouse
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $226,000 - $376,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Collaborate with account subject matter experts (SMEs) and capability teams to design and refine industry-specific service offerings
- Translate client challenges into actionable solution architectures that leverage Guidehouse’s full technology portfolio (AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Platforms, etc.)
- Maintain a deep understanding of public sector trends and procurement priorities to inform solution design
- Engage early in the sales cycle to support pre-RFP shaping activities, including client workshops, capability alignment, and strategic positioning
- Identify and document client pain points and transformation goals to inform proposal strategy and solution narratives
- Lead the development of RFP responses, including solution architecture, technical writing, and coordination across delivery and business development teams
- Ensure proposals reflect Guidehouse’s differentiated value and align with client expectations and procurement requirements
- Meet revenue target goals in the $2 - 5 MM dollar range
- Serve in billable roles on active projects, providing hands-on delivery support and technical leadership
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure solution integrity, delivery excellence, and client satisfaction
- Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, helping resolve delivery challenges and maintain alignment with strategic goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
- Minimum 8+ years (for AD level) and 10+ years (for D level) of experience in technology consulting or solution architecture
- Minimum 6+ years (for AD level) and 8+ years (for D level) experience with a hyper-scaler - ie. AWS, AZURE, GCP
- Must have AWS certification Associate level with ability to obtain Professional within 6 months OR Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Developer Associate or Fundamentals with ability to obtain Expert within 6 months OR Must have GCP Professional Cloud Architect
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Experience meeting revenue and utilization targets
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering complex technology solutions
- Strong understanding of commercial and federal operations, procurement cycles, and transformation initiatives
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
solution architecturetechnical writingquality assurancetechnology consultingcloud computingAIcybersecurityprocurementtransformation initiativesrevenue target achievement
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingstrategic positioningclient engagementproject managementadaptabilityorganizational skillsstakeholder management
Certifications
AWS Associate certificationAWS Professional certificationAzure DevOps Engineer ExpertAzure Developer AssociateAzure FundamentalsGCP Professional Cloud ArchitectFederal or DoD Public Trust