Leidos

Principal Solution Architect, National Solutions Growth

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: GaithersburgMarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $154,050 - $278,475 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Champion and architect innovative, next-generation system solutions.
  • Lead technical planning and Analysis of Alternatives for high-consequence acquisition decisions.
  • Serve as the technical visionary and lead for high-priority proposal efforts, including RFPs and RFIs.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues on challenged programs.
  • Design end-to-end solutions that integrate emerging technologies (Generative AI, Computer Vision, Edge Compute).
  • Engage directly with senior government customers, program managers, and stakeholders to understand their challenges.
  • Lead and mentor dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience (MS with 13+ years, or PhD with 10+ years)
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and have ability to obtain a polygraph-level clearance.
  • Demonstrated track record of leading technical responses for federal acquisitions.
  • Proven leadership experience in technical planning, system design, and full life cycle systems engineering (requirements analysis, functional analysis, integration, verification, and validation).
  • Experience with modern engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Agile, and DevSecOps.
  • Familiarity with key technology areas such as cloud architectures (AWS, Azure), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), data analytics, and cybersecurity.
  • Hands-on experience developing innovative solutions in a modern language (e.g. Java, C++), preferably in both program and R&D settings.
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
system designfull life cycle systems engineeringrequirements analysisfunctional analysisintegrationverificationvalidationJavaC++Model-Based Systems Engineering
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringtechnical planningproblem-solvinginnovationcommunicationstakeholder engagementteam collaborationvisionary thinkingculture fostering
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer ScienceTS/SCI security clearancepolygraph-level clearance