Lead Services Architect

Private Label Staff•Washington, DC

4d•$90,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Lead Services Architect to design, develop, and evolve scalable Managed Services offerings supporting federal government environments. This role will focus on creating standardized, repeatable, and profitable service solutions that align with customer needs, vendor capabilities, and internal delivery models. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and pre-sales experience, with the ability to translate complex technologies into deliverable and marketable services in federal and compliance-driven environments.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Managed Services, Solution Architecture, or Services Design
Experience designing service offerings within a VAR, MSP, or enterprise environment
Experience supporting federal government clients or regulated environments
Strong understanding of service delivery models, SLAs, and pricing structures
Experience supporting pre-sales and complex solution design
Familiarity with enterprise technologies such as cloud services, infrastructure, and ITSM platforms
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal agencies and understanding compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST)
Experience in Managed Services or Value-Added Reseller environments
Experience working with OEM/vendor programs (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, Dell)
Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks

Responsibilities

Design and maintain a scalable Managed Services portfolio, including service definitions, SLAs, and delivery models
Standardize service offerings to improve efficiency, consistency, and profitability
Lead solution architecture for complex and high-value opportunities, particularly within federal programs
Partner with sales teams to support pre-sales solutioning and federal deal strategy
Ensure alignment between proposed solutions and operational delivery capabilities
Define service design standards and govern non-standard solutions
Collaborate with vendor partners to align services with available technologies and federal requirements
Drive continuous improvement of service offerings based on market trends and customer needs
Support RFP/RFI/RFQ responses for federal opportunities
Document service architectures, workflows, and design standards