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Solutions Architect Sr Director - Intelligence and Homeland Security

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    Full-time
    Expert / Leadership (9+ years)
  • Herndon
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AI generated summary

  • You must have extensive experience in IT solutions, strong leadership skills, and expertise in intelligence and homeland security. Advanced technical knowledge and strategic planning are essential.
  • You will design and implement innovative solutions for intelligence and homeland security, lead technical teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

  • - 20 + years of related experience
  • - US Citizenship Required: Yes
  • - 20+ years of experience
  • - Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance. (Candidates with an active security clearance are strongly preferred).
  • - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, similar discipline or equivalent experience.
  • - 10 or more years of experience successfully architecting technical solutions and leading and supporting complex capture pursuits and proposals
  • - Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and DoD customers
  • - Experience with technical leadership and project management
  • - Demonstrated experience leading the solution architecture for a deal that booked over $750M.
  • - Ability to successfully lead solution development and Technical proposal volumes for large scale ($1B+), highly strategic, and complex deals
  • - Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment
  • - Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time (during capture) and in challenging situations (during proposal development)
  • - Ability to effectively engage current and prospective customers to build trust and relationships, clearly communicate solutions and concepts, and influence action
  • - Ability to write exceptionally and to create compliant and compelling narrative that best presents GDIT’s solutions and approaches within the government’s requirements and evaluation criteria
  • - Ability to conceptualize and communicate or develop rich graphic visuals that help to strengthen the GDIT story and clearly and effectively communicate concepts and approaches

Responsibilities

  • Pursuit/Capture Leadership:
  • Lead technical solution strategy throughout the Capture and Proposal lifecycle, from early Qualification through Proposal submission
  • Contribute to GDIT win strategies and lead the development of technical win themes and solution readiness plans
  • Engage current and prospective customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to shape acquisitions that achieve desired results
  • Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual acquisition requirements
  • Lead solution design and the development of key artifacts including, but not limited to architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation, staffing plans etc.
  • Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, collateral and RFI/SSN responses to engage prospective customers and position GDIT to win
  • Collaborate with GDIT technical service areas and lines of business to identify and bring the best technical and business strategies and solutions to differentiate GDIT
  • Contribute to teaming strategies including identifying and vetting potential partners
  • Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and associated rationale
  • Proposal Leadership:
  • Ensure readiness of solution and proposal support team to prepare a compelling and compliant response to the government’s solicitation
  • Lead development of the Technical volumes and orals presentations for proposals
  • Coach and advise more junior solution architecture and proposal support resources
  • Ensure integration of technical solution with all sections and volumes of the proposal
  • Review proposals and provide critical feedback needed to strengthen our solution and proposals
  • Author Technical volume introductions, key sections and orals slides including developing compelling graphics
  • Job Profile Summary:
  • Responsible for providing business and technical architectural guidance to development teams, business groups, and customers for existing and new products and services
  • The solutions architect develops marketing strategies, business concepts, and technical capabilities that maximize customer value while differentiating GDIT from their competition in the marketplace
  • The solutions architect is responsible for the defining, designing, and implementing the full lifecycle of products and services
  • Responsible for defining a concept of operations and the procedures and tools required to enable delivery of products and services
  • Conducts analysis of alternatives on a variety of solutions to determine the best solutions to support overall business goals and objectives
  • Job Description:
  • Supports business by developing technical and business solutions
  • Identify solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives based on trade space, and implements designs
  • Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and proposing changes and tailoring where needed
  • Assess the system and business process architectures currently in place and works with staff to recommend improvements
  • Ensure technical architecture teams deliver efficient and effective system solutions to support business goals and objectives
  • Develop, enhance and maintain established service design procedure and process by applying process frameworks and methodologies
  • Prepare and present test plan, technical presentations, and analyst briefings
  • Identify customer requirements, analyze alternatives and conduct product recommendations related to software, platform and network configurations
  • Provide updates to stakeholders on project cost, schedule, and quality in comparison to stakeholder objectives
  • Provides expert guidance and leadership to less-experienced colleagues
  • May serve as a task or project leader
  • Recognized as an industry leader in a specific technology

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Solutions Architect Sr Director - Intelligence and Homeland Security.

What level of security clearance is required for this position?

The position does not currently require a security clearance, but the candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Is US citizenship a requirement for this position?

Yes, US citizenship is required.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 20 years of related experience is required.

What type of work environment can I expect?

The work environment is hybrid, combining time at the GDIT facility in Herndon, VA and remote work from home.

Is there a requirement for travel in this position?

Yes, occasional travel is required, estimated at 10-25%.

What salary range can be expected for this position?

The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500, but actual compensation may vary based on experience and other factors.

What are the preferred qualifications for candidates?

Preferred qualifications include 10 or more years of experience successfully architecting technical solutions, experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and DoD customers, and the ability to lead solution development for complex deals.

What kinds of benefits does GDIT offer to its employees?

GDIT offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, a 401(k) plan with matching, paid time off, disability benefits, life insurance, and more.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Main responsibilities include leading technical solution strategy, engaging with customers, developing proposals, conducting analysis of alternatives, and managing a team of solution architects.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a similar discipline is preferred.

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Mission & Purpose

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our clients’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.