Solutions Director - Intelligence & Homeland Security at GDIT Herndon, VA

Solutions Director – Intelligence & Homeland Security (Herndon, VA)

Job Req: RQ208140

Clearance: Must currently possess Top Secret;
Must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph.

Location: United States, VA, Herndon
Schedule: 40 hours per week,
Travel: 10-25%,
Telecommuting: Hybrid

Salary Range: $191,404 - $258,958

As Director of Solutions Architecture within GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Chief Technology Office, you will lead the development of technical solutions for complex, high‑value proposals, interface with clients on pre‑proposal activities, and manage a small to medium solutions team.

• Lead technical solution strategy throughout the Capture and Proposal lifecycle, from early qualification through proposal submission.
• Contribute to GDIT win strategies and develop technical win themes and solution readiness plans.
• Engage current and prospective customers, socialise and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to shape acquisitions.
• Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet acquisition requirements.
• Lead solution design and produce key artifacts (architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation, staffing plans, etc.).
• Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, collateral, and responses to RFI/SSN.
• Collaborate with GDIT technical service areas and lines of business to bring the best technical and business strategies.
• Contribute to teaming strategies, including partner vetting.
• Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and provide associated rationale.
• Ensure readiness of the solution and proposal support team to prepare compliant responses.
• Lead development of technical volumes and oral presentations.
• Coach and advise junior solution architecture and proposal support resources.
• Ensure integration of the technical solution with all proposal sections.
• Review proposals and provide critical feedback to strengthen solutions.
• Author introductions, key sections, and oral slide content, including developing compelling graphics.

Responsible for business and technical architectural guidance to development teams and customers for existing and new products and services, maximizing customer value and differentiating GDIT in the marketplace.

• 20+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of experience architecting technical solutions and leading complex capture pursuits and proposals.
• Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and DoD customers.
• Experience with technical leadership and project management.
• Demonstrated experience leading solution architecture for a deal booked over $750M.
• Ability to lead solution development and technical proposal volumes for large scale ($1B+) deals.
• Strong collaboration and motivation of teams during capture and proposal phases.
• Effective engagement and relationship building with current and prospective customers.
• Excellent written communication skills for compliant, compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in creating graphic visuals that enhance proposals.

• Hybrid work location: GDIT facility in Herndon, VA and remote (home office).
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Sitting for extended periods in a typical office setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.