Senior Solution Architect
Nuvitek
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: McLean • Virginia • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead end-to-end technical solution development for complex federal and DoD proposals and serve as primary author and reviewer of technical volumes.
- Produce and enforce clear, persuasive, customer-focused proposal language aligned with evaluation criteria and win strategies.
- Analyze complex DoD and federal solicitations to define solution requirements, risks, and competitive opportunities.
- Partner with Capture, Business Development, and Proposal Management to shape win themes, discriminators, and solution messaging.
- Develop and review architecture diagrams, solution frameworks, and technical narratives that clearly articulate the proposed approach.
- Lead solution reviews, color team reviews, and executive briefings, incorporating feedback and driving improvements.
- Ensure alignment across technical approach, staffing, pricing, and contract requirements.
- Support oral proposals, demonstrations, and customer engagements as required.
- Mentor and review work produced by mid-level architects and technical contributors.
- Drive continuous improvement of technical proposal content, processes, and reusable artifacts.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in solution architecture or technical leadership, with significant experience authoring technical proposals for federal and DoD customers.
- Exceptional proposal writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling, and compliant proposal narratives.
- Strong understanding of DoD and federal acquisition processes, proposal structures, and evaluation criteria (Section L/M).
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in deadline-driven proposal environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.
- It would be great if you also had:
- Experience supporting multiple DoD agencies or mission areas.
- Hands-on technical background (e.g., software engineering, systems architecture, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, DevSecOps pipelines, AI/ML implementations) that informs solution design and proposal credibility.
- Expertise in IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, DevSecOps, AI/ML solutions, and no-code/low-code platforms such as Appian, ServiceNow, and Salesforce.
- Familiarity with APMP/Shipley best practices; APMP certification preferred.
- Experience supporting oral proposals or executive-level briefings.
- Remote possible, but hybrid role preferred
Benefits
- **Nuvitek is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package:**
- - Medical Insurance
- - Dental Insurance
- - Vision Insurance
- - Disability and Life Insurance
- - Parental Leave
- - 401K
- - Paid Time Off
- **Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**
- Nuvitek is an equal-opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Hard Skills & Tools
solution architecturetechnical leadershipproposal writingeditingsoftware engineeringsystems architecturecybersecuritycloud platformsDevSecOpsAI/ML
Soft Skills
customer-focused communicationmentoringcross-functional team leadershipanalytical skillspersuasive writingcollaborationcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingfeedback incorporationdeadline management
Certifications
APMP certification