Solutions Architect Senior Principal

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Science
Reporting
Software Development
Collaboration
Innovation
Emerging Technologies
Roadmaps
Prototyping
Request For Proposal
Pricing
SAP BASIS
Estimating
Work Breakdown Structure
Solution Architecture
Business Development
Acquisition
Proposal Writing
Signals Intelligence
Soft Skills
Communication
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Management
Security Clearance
Satellite
IT Service Management
Cloud Computing
Managed Services
Internal Communications
IC
Integrated Circuit
Computer Science
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2610859

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-31

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Solutions Archt

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is preferred to be based out of Chantilly, VA but open to a hybrid role in Reston, VA or Arlington, VA. Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, this individual will serve as a technical cornerstone of SAIC's capture and proposal efforts, translating complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions. This role demands a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and can architect innovative solutions from the ground up across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Polygraph.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW programs
Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction
Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domains
Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategies
Drive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions
Develop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs
Willingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions
Engage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning
Support cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures
Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain

Qualifications

Experience & Background

Bachelors Degree and 14 years of experience. Masters and 12 years of experience.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers
Proven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPs
Experience working in or supporting capture and business development activities
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Technical Skills

Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles
Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains
Comfort operating across a broad range of technical domains

Soft Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both 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

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with the ability to get a Polygraph

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness
Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers
Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets
Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs
Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Comfortable to use LLMs, write code and create prototype tools

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2610859
Posted 7 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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