Principal Solutions Architect
Mile Two
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead technical solution development for new and recompete opportunities, ensuring architectures align with customer objectives, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
- Partner with Capture Managers to define solution strategy, discriminators, and win themes early in the capture lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Technical Leads and SMEs to design and document realistic, innovative architectures, concepts of operations (CONOPS/OV-1s), and delivery models for proposals, white papers, and other deliverables.
- Translate technical concepts into clear, persuasive written narratives, diagrams, and visuals for proposal volumes, presentations, and customer briefings.
- Author and edit technical solution content across proposals, white papers, marketing materials, and capability statements to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with corporate voice.
- Support business development engagements, including client briefings, industry days, and technical exchange meetings, representing the company’s solution vision and technical capabilities.
- Develop tailored technical talking points, solution summaries, and briefing materials that enable effective customer and partner conversations.
- Lead the technical storyboarding process, connecting operational need, technical approach, and customer outcomes.
- Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, staffing plans, and level-of-effort assessments in coordination with Operations and Pricing teams.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in government contracting, systems engineering, defense, and/or solution architecture roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience leading technical solutioning efforts for proposals, task orders, or contract recompetes.
- Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, RFP structures, and technical volume development.
- Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills—capable of simplifying complex technical concepts.
- Proven ability to work across business development, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated, compliant, and compelling solutions.
- Active security clearance or eligible to obtain a clearance.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Inclusive environment
- Opportunities to advance your career
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
solution architecturesystems engineeringtechnical writingproposal developmentconcepts of operations (CONOPS)Basis of Estimate (BOE)staffing planslevel-of-effort assessmentsRFP structuresfederal acquisition processes
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationleadershippersuasive writingstoryboardingcustomer engagementproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
active security clearance