Capture Solutions Architect Director

SAIC • Reston, VA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Capture Solutions Architect Director to serve as a technical cornerstone of capture and proposal efforts. Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, this individual will translate complex government requirements into compelling technical solutions and architect innovative approaches across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. The role supports IC and DoW programs and requires someone able to work independently in ambiguous environments, developing solutions from the ground up.

The position is preferred to be based in Chantilly, Virginia, with hybrid options in Reston or Arlington, Virginia. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active TS clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with a polygraph.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience, or a master's degree and 16 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with a polygraph.
• Familiarity with IC systems, community customers, and mission sets.
• Demonstrated experience in the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers, specifically IC or classified space customers.
• Proven track record 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals responding 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.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions.
• Develop solution architectures, including 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 to influence requirements and positioning.
• Support cost and pricing teams; the description is truncated after this responsibility begins.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director