Solution Development Framework Execution
Lead requirement analysis and decomposition for complex federal opportunities
Translate customer mission needs into actionable technical and management architectures
Develop solution concepts, trade-off analyses, and recommend approaches
Capture & Proposal Integration
Align solutions with capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators
Collaborate with proposal managers to ensure compliance and compelling narratives
Support oral presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagements
Technical Leadership
Develop the technical vision for a proposal solution
Define architectures across domains (e.g., C5ISR, cyber, AI/ML, EW, unmanned systems)
Ensure solutions meet open architecture, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards
Perform gap analysis and recommend subcontractor and vendor options to fill gaps
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Review and validate solution designs from other team members
Collaboration & Teaming
Partner with business development, capture management, operations (e.g., engineering, program management), and subcontractors to integrate capabilities
Represent the company in customer and industry forums

Requirements

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
9+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership within defense or federal contracting
Proven track record of developing winning solutions for large federal proposals
Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, requirements analysis, and compliance standards
Strong communication skills — able to translate technical solutions into compelling business narratives
Experience with risk management, cost estimation, and lifecycle sustainment planning
Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

solution architecturesystems engineeringtechnical leadershiprequirements analysisrisk managementcost estimationlifecycle sustainment planninggap analysistrade-off analysisopen architecture

Soft skills

strong communication skillscollaborationteamworkcustomer engagementtechnical vision developmentproposal integrationnarrative developmentleadershippresentation skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

DoD TOP SECRET security clearance