Capture Solutions Architect Director

SAIC • Reston, VA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Capture Solutions Architect Director to serve as a technical cornerstone of its capture and proposal efforts. Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, this role translates complex government requirements into compelling technical solutions and supports a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. The position is preferred to be based in Chantilly, Virginia, with hybrid work in Reston or Arlington, Virginia also available. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active TS clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with a polygraph.

The role leads the development of technical solutions for government captures and proposals, analyzes requirements across mission areas and technical domains, and creates solution architectures tailored to customer needs. It also involves collaborating with capture, business development, and subject matter experts; engaging government stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping; incorporating emerging technologies; and supporting cost and pricing activities. The position calls for a self-starter who can work with minimal direction and thrive in ambiguous environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 18 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 16 years of experience.
• Minimum 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 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 mission areas and technical domains.
• Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated 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.

What This Job Offers

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