Chief Solutions Architect

SAIC

Solutions Architect developing winning technical proposals for SAIC’s defense, space, and intelligence customers. Translating government requirements into architectures, prototypes, and implementation roadmaps.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical solution development for government RFPs, with a strong focus on systems engineering and solutions architecture. Capable of analyzing complex requirements and integrating emerging technologies to create tailored solutions for diverse mission areas.

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Technical Proposal DevelopmentSystems EngineeringSolutions ArchitectureGovernment Acquisition ProcessesSpace Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical Volume AuthoringSolution Architecture DevelopmentWork Breakdown Structure CreationCapability PrototypingEnd-to-End Technical Solutions

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAbility to Manage Multiple ProposalsHigh Tolerance for Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Cloud SolutionsIT ServicesLLMsPrototype Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI ClearanceAbility to Obtain Polygraph

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryGovernment RFPsGEOINTSIGINTIntelligence Community

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals responding to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices for IC and DoW programs
Author technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion
Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across diverse mission areas and technical domains
Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape differentiated technical strategies
Identify and integrate emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions
Develop solution architectures, system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs
Develop capability prototypes and architect solutions
Engage government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities
Provide technical bases of estimates and work breakdown structures to cost and pricing teams
Monitor the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the intelligence domain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Bachelor’s degree plus 18 years of experience, or master’s degree plus 14 years of experience
Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness
Experience working in the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers
Track record supporting or leading technical proposals responding to government RFPs
Experience supporting capture and business development activities
Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles
Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multidisciplinary Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT, or SIGINT problem sets
Ability to operate across a broad range of technical domains
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines
Preferred: background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers
Preferred: familiarity with IC systems, community customers, and mission sets
Preferred: prior Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer experience on large government programs
Preferred: advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Preferred: comfort using LLMs, writing code, and creating prototype tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals responding to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices for IC and DoW programs
Author technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion
Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across diverse mission areas and technical domains
Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape differentiated technical strategies
Identify and integrate emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions
Develop solution architectures, system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs
Develop capability prototypes and architect solutions
Engage government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities
Provide technical bases of estimates and work breakdown structures to cost and pricing teams
Monitor the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the intelligence domain 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Bachelor’s degree plus 18 years of experience, or master’s degree plus 14 years of experience
Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness
Experience working in the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers
Track record supporting or leading technical proposals responding to government RFPs
Experience supporting capture and business development activities
Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles
Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multidisciplinary Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT, or SIGINT problem sets
Ability to operate across a broad range of technical domains
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines
Preferred: background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers
Preferred: familiarity with IC systems, community customers, and mission sets
Preferred: prior Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer experience on large government programs
Preferred: advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
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