Senior Solution Architect, Systems Architect 5
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fairfax • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $161,809 - $195,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the design and development of innovative, executable solutions in response to U.S. defense and federal customer requirements.
- Bridge business development, capture, proposal and operations teams, ensuring solutions are technically sound, competitively differentiated, and aligned with mission outcomes.
- Develop the technical vision for a proposal solution.
- Define architectures across domains (e.g., C5ISR, cyber, AI/ML, EW, unmanned systems).
- Align solutions with capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
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; or 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
- best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- financial planning tools
- life insurance
- employee discounts
- paid holidays and paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
solution architecturesystems engineeringrisk managementcost estimationlifecycle sustainment planningC5ISRcyberAI/MLEWunmanned systems
Soft Skills
strong communication skillstechnical leadershipbusiness developmentproposal developmentcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic alignmentrisk assessmentmitigation strategiesnarrative translation
Certifications
DoD TOP SECRET security clearance