Solutions Architect – AI and Innovative Technologies-2

Amentum • Chantilly, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Solutions Architect at Amentum, you will operate at the forefront of innovation and mission delivery , designing technology-driven solutions in response to complex government and commercial solicitations. This role focuses on integrating AI technologies, digital modernization , and workflow automation into proposals, directly impacting proposal win rates and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborating with Capture Management, Business Development, and Technical Writing teams, you will articulate customer-focused, compliant, and executable solutions . Reporting to the Director of Integrated Solutions, this position is part of Amentum’s Missions Solutions Business Development Group and supports a robust pipeline of Federal and Commercial opportunities. This hybrid position provides the flexibility to work remotely, while maintaining the ability to support customers worldwide.

Requirements

• 10+ years in solution architecture, pre-sales engineering, or technical design within government or commercial markets.
• Expertise in developing AI-enabled solutions , applying tools/platforms such as Microsoft Foundry, OpenAI API Platform , SageMaker , Vertex AI or TensorFlow .
• Experience supporting complex proposals valued at over $500 million, with familiarity in producing technical volumes, diagrams, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional capture teams , shaping solution narratives and focus areas to best align with customer missions and acquisition strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management , or a related field.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting Department of War enterprise or other major COCOMs in operational or technical role.
• Retired military officer with ability to interface with highest levels of Department of War is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with government acquisition frameworks (FAR/DFARS) and proposal best practices (e.g., Shipley Methodology) .
• Certifications in AI-enabled systems, cloud architecture (AWS/Azure), and PMP certification .
• Experience integrating technologies into digital modernization efforts, supply chain optimization , or predictive maintenance workflows .
• Leading with Character : by displaying honesty, integrity, humility, courage, and willingness to develop himself/herself
• Building Through Teamwork : by creating a trusting environment, collaborating with teammates, handling conflict management effectively, listening versus transmitting, and displaying sensitivity to all cultures
• Inspiring Commitment: by motivating others, developing talent, delegating effectively, communicating well, and creating a positive work environment
• Delivering Results: by producing and performing responsibilities, prioritizing and planning effectively, demonstrating good business acumen, and improving processes
• Creating The Future: by creating a better future state, developing a path to get there, having a strategic mindset and strong customer focus, and executing value-based decision making.
• Demonstrated success supporting cross-functional teams, including Capture Management, Technical Writing, and Business Development.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to present and defend solutions to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Active Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical Solution Development Lead Technical Solutioning: Architect end-to-end solutions addressing customer challenges, integrating AI, predictive analytics , and emerging technologies to achieve operational efficiencies and measurable outcomes.
• Develop Proposal-Ready Artifacts: Collaborate with capture teams and business development to create compliant and compelling proposal content , including technical volumes, diagrams, and solution roadmaps.
• Customer Engagement: Support customer briefings, industry events , and oral presentations , highlighting Amentum’s innovation leadership and technical solution differentiation.
• Emerging Technology Integration: Embed cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML platforms, predictive analytics, digital twin , and other AI-enabled automation tools into scalable, repeatable service offerings.
• Competitive Differentiation: Conduct competitive analysis and leverage field intelligence to develop scorable win strategies , technical discriminators, and “ghosting” narratives that differentiate Amentum.
• Capability Gap Analysis: Identify pain points in customer processes; translate insights into scalable solutions that address gaps and align with strategy and evaluation criteria .
• Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Capture Managers to refine win themes , solution differentiators, and customer “hot button” narratives for high-value pursuits.
• Collaborate with Technical Writers and pricing/estimating teams to ensure technical content reflects customer priorities and complies with solicitation requirements.
• Contribute to gate reviews, color reviews (Blue, Pink, and Red) , and capture briefings, ensuring solutions meet customer scoring metrics and evaluation priorities.
• Strategic Contributions Support teaming and ecosystem strategy , providing input into technology and vendor partnerships to expand solution capabilities.
• Drive alignment on Amentum’s FY26 proposal strategy goals , including improved win rates, shorter proposal cycle times, and repeatable solutions through technical differentiation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees