Capture Solutions Architect Director

SAIC • Reston, VA

8h • 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 opportunities across IC and DoW programs. The position calls for a self-starter able to work in ambiguous environments and architect solutions from the ground up across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities.

The preferred location is Chantilly, Virginia; hybrid work in Reston or Arlington, Virginia, is also offered. 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 and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance 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 posting's description of this responsibility is truncated after 'by pro'.
• Support capture and proposal efforts across government opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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