
Principal Solution Architect, National Solutions Growth
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Gaithersburg • Maryland • Virginia • United 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