Senior Solution Architect

Nüvitek • Tysons, VA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Solution Architect leads technical solutioning and owns the development of compelling, high-quality technical proposal content for complex federal and DoD pursuits. This role sets the technical narrative, shapes win strategies, and ensures proposals are clear, compliant, executable, and competitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture or technical leadership, with significant experience authoring technical proposals for federal and DoD customers.
• Exceptional proposal writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling, and compliant proposal narratives.
• Strong understanding of DoD and federal acquisition processes, proposal structures, and evaluation criteria (Section L/M).
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in deadline-driven proposal environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple DoD agencies or mission areas.
• Hands-on technical background (e.g., software engineering, systems architecture, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, DevSecOps pipelines, AI/ML implementations) that informs solution design and proposal credibility.
• Expertise in IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, DevSecOps, AI/ML solutions, and no-code/low-code platforms such as Appian, ServiceNow, and Salesforce.
• Familiarity with APMP/Shipley best practices; APMP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting oral proposals or executive-level briefings.
• Remote possible, but hybrid role preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical solution development for complex federal and DoD proposals and serve as primary author and reviewer of technical volumes.
• Produce and enforce clear, persuasive, customer-focused proposal language aligned with evaluation criteria and win strategies.
• Analyze complex DoD and federal solicitations to define solution requirements, risks, and competitive opportunities.
• Partner with Capture, Business Development, and Proposal Management to shape win themes, discriminators, and solution messaging.
• Develop and review architecture diagrams, solution frameworks, and technical narratives that clearly articulate the proposed approach.
• Lead solution reviews, color team reviews, and executive briefings, incorporating feedback and driving improvements.
• Ensure alignment across technical approach, staffing, pricing, and contract requirements.
• Support oral proposals, demonstrations, and customer engagements as required.
• Mentor and review work produced by mid-level architects and technical contributors.
• Drive continuous improvement of technical proposal content, processes, and reusable artifacts.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees