Director, Solution Architecture

DecisionPoint | Cortek•Reston, VA

4d•Remote

About The Position

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Director of Solution Architecture to design, shape, and deliver complex mission-driven solutions while building and mentoring a high-performing architecture team. The position combines hands-on solution design and technical leadership throughout the capture and proposal lifecycle with people management and strategic influence. The Director will engage in pre-sales, program startup, major deliveries, and architectural problem-solving, serving as both lead architect and coach to architects and engineers. The position reports directly to the Chief Growth Officer and informs win strategies, ensures technical integrity, and advances the company’s strategic growth objectives. The role is remote and requires up to 25% travel. The Director will lead architecture for high-visibility initiatives involving enterprise platforms, cloud and hybrid environments, systems integration and modernization, and cybersecurity. They will develop end-to-end solution architectures, reference architectures, design patterns, proposal technical approaches, white papers, and program baselines. They will lead priority proposal efforts, collaborate with growth and operations teams, and support customer and executive briefings. The role also includes managing and mentoring solution architects and senior technologists, setting standards for architectural quality and accountability, and contributing directly to program execution, contract startup, and operational sustainment in a federal government contracting environment.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in technical architecture, solution engineering, or systems design roles.
Proven success leading solution development for large-scale Federal/Defense pursuits.
Deep understanding of AI/ML, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, cybersecurity frameworks, data engineering, and enterprise IT.
Experience architecting solutions aligned with ITIL, DoD RMF, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and Agile delivery.
Expertise in developing proposal technical volumes and supporting business development.
Progressive technical leadership experience supporting cross-functional teams in engineering, digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI-powered tools into workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy in proposal development and solution design.
Fluency in industry best practices for enterprise and security architecture.
Working knowledge of FAR-based contracts, SLAs, and compliance-driven delivery constraints.
High motivation, goal orientation, results orientation, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design for complex initiatives involving enterprise platforms, cloud and hybrid environments, systems integration and modernization, and cybersecurity support.
Personally develop end-to-end solution architectures, reference architectures, design patterns, and technical approaches for proposals, white papers, and program baselines.
Serve as chief architect on priority proposal efforts.
Partner with growth and operations teams to resolve solution challenges and ensure solutions are buildable, scalable, and secure.
Build, lead, and mentor solution architects and senior technologists through design reviews, paired architecture sessions, and active participation in solution delivery.
Set expectations for architectural quality, documentation, and accountability, and foster ownership, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement.
Support capture and proposal efforts, technical win strategies, and customer and executive briefings.
Translate customer needs into clear, credible, and executable architectures.
Serve as a trusted technical voice with customers, business development, and program leadership.
Apply AI/ML and advanced analytics to improve solution design, delivery, and mission outcomes.
Lead and deliver solution architectures in a federal government contracting environment, participating in program execution, contract startup, and operational sustainment.