Solutions Architect

** Job Family:
** Program Management (Digital)
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 10%
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Secret
** Defense, Diplomacy, and Intelligence (DDI) Technology Solution Architect
** The DDI Technology Solutions Architect will serve as the senior technical leader supporting our strategic DDI-focused technology programs and pursuits. This role is critical in shaping and delivering technology solutions that align with DDI missions across capability areas including Cloud & Application Development, AI and Data, Low Code / No Code Platforms, Cybersecurity, and Technology Consulting. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with DDI programmatic technologies and data, strong relationships with DDI technology stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering trusted, impactful solutions at scale in high-consequence environments.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Lead the technical solutioning for DDI account pursuits, including RFP responses, solution architecture, and client stakeholder engagement.
* Design and articulate end-to-end technology solutions that support DDI programmatic goals across capability areas including Cloud & Application Development, AI and Data, Low Code / No Code Platforms, Cybersecurity, and Technology Consulting.
* Collaborate with DDI program teams and organizations to understand data flows, integration points, and system interoperability requirements.
* Serve as the primary technical liaison to DDI technology buyers within programmatic offices and at the enterprise level, building trust and credibility through consistent delivery and thought leadership.
* Align proposed solutions with DDI’s evolving technology strategies, including legacy system modernization and adoption of platforms such as AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, Service Now, Appian, Palantir, and Databricks.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop solution components, cost estimates, and implementation plans.
* Present solutions to internal and external executive stakeholders, including DDI leadership.
* Support workshops and working sessions with DDI stakeholders to refine requirements and validate solution approaches.
* Maintain awareness of DDI enterprise systems, including those within various DDI OCIO organizations, and leverage this knowledge to inform solution design.
* Stand up delivery teams post-award, ensuring continuity and clarity of vision.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Bachelor’s degree .
* ** FIFTEEN (15)
** years of experience in technology solution design, with at least TEN (10) years supporting DDI.
* Deep understanding of DDI programmatic technologies, including Cloud & Application Development, AI and Data, Low Code / No Code Platforms, Cybersecurity, and Technology Consulting.
* Demonstrated experience with data flows within and between federal DDI components and associated trading partners.
* Familiarity with DDI’s legacy systems and future technology direction, including platforms such as AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, Service Now, Appian, Palantir, and Databricks.
* Strong relationships with DDI program-level technology stakeholders and a reputation for trusted delivery.
* Proven ability to lead technical solutioning in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
* Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk mitigation capabilities.
* Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
* Based in or near Washington, DC, with availability for on-site engagement with DDI stakeholders.
* Must be US Citizen and able to obtain clearance.
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** Experience with enterprise business systems within various DDI OCIO organizations.
* Prior experience in technology consulting role.
* Familiarity with DDI IT standards and compliance requirements.
* Technology certifications in architecture, agile-at-scale, and platforms such as AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, Service Now, Appian, Palantir, and/or Databricks.
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* What We Offer:

** Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive…