Federal Solution Architect

Sparksoft Corporation • Columbia, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.
Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.
We are Sparksoft!

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in Systems Engineering/Architecture and software development.
• Experience with developing proposals for Federal IT customers.
• Experience supporting proposal efforts, comprising a diverse matrixed team of technical specialists, and involving the development of novel or innovative new solutions.
• Experience leading architecture of application integration, migration, and sustainment solutions involving understanding of software support, maintenance, and sustainment.
• Knowledge of requirements analysis and development to include requirements allocation to software systems functionality.
• Proficient in implementing Agile, Dev Ops and other SW development methodologies.
• Experience in implementing and/or migrating technical solutions in AWS, MS Azure, or Google Cloud for Federal / State Government Customers.
• Exposure to the latest technologies such as Blockchain, AI, ML, RPA, DPA etc.
• Understand current production/technology strategy and environments in the industry and Federal Government using industry knowledge or customer supplied information.
• IT specific domain knowledge, including ITIL; End user computing; Network engineering; Enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of information systems engineering processes and system design and solution development processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues, and effectively communicate changes.
• Demonstrated customer interface skills and strong interpersonal skills including extensive experience working closely with teammates and customers to identify and develop solutions.
• Proven ability to develop system architectures and system designs of varying complexity for federal government organizations.
• Proficiency with a combination of software products and experience with multiple operating systems, coding languages, and databases.
• Ability to lead and support technical design and architecture development. This may include producing designs including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, identification of solution alternatives and their assessment, technology selection, and design configuration.
• Extensive technical breadth, through experience in the IT industry. The focus should be in the areas of application development, and IT Infrastructure/services.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• Federal Health IT experience in a technical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering technical solutions for Federal customers.
• Participating in all phases of the business development life cycle including opportunity assessment, strategy workshops, Black Hat competitive assessments, competitive technical solutions, and technical solution development.
• Supporting new business capture by developing innovative solutions as a technical team member.
• Teaming with Capture and Operations personnel to uncover and develop best-in-class solutions to meet customer needs.
• Defining and driving the technical direction of prospective business opportunities.
• Developing system architectures.
• Providing technical leadership for proposals and strategic pursuits.
• Assessing market level technology trends as well as capabilities of complementary solutions enabling larger scale solution offerings.
• Reviewing RFP documents to understand scope of work and customer needs to develop an overarching solution for the solicitation response.
• Proposing new and innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Developing IT-based solutions consisting of contextual, conceptual, and logical architectures using standards-based, rigorous methodologies and best practices.
• Conducting architectural analysis of alternatives (AoA) trade studies including CAIV, Criteria-based Decision Analysis and/or other proven methodologies.
• Developing lifecycle cost models to support architecture decision trades.
• Communicating solutions with customers, management, and teaming partners, including presentations and white papers.
• Developing technical approach and project engineering plans, including scheduling of tasks, processes, and identifying critical resources, to turn the solution into a successful proposal.
• Developing and writing technical responses for winning proposals and RFI responses.
• Reviewing customer provided information and outside sources to understand potential issues/ problems currently faced and develop approach to solving these problems.
• Staying current on the latest technologies and solutions in the industry.
• Developing technical cyber security solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid ways of working
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
• Training and development programs

What This Job Offers

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