Solutions Architect Security Clearance

Position: Solutions Architect with Security Clearance
GENERAL DUTIES:
* Provide early support to understand customer requirements and shape the acquisition.
* Influence technical requirements and develop technical white papers.
* Lead all aspects of the solution, including technical, management, transition, and initial staffing mix.
* Collaborate with domain experts to brainstorm, design, and develop the solution.
* Develop artifacts needed to describe and present all solution elements throughout the capture process.
* Provide feedback for cost/capability tradeoffs to inform pricing strategy.
* Ensure the proposed solution is consistent with customer architectural direction and satisfies requirements, compliance, and evaluation criteria.
* Coordinate and co-lead Blue Team Reviews and subsequent solution iteration workshops.
* Lead the entire solution team in the development/delivery of proposal assignments and all associated artifacts.
* Lead the design of technical, management, and transition stories.
* Identify domain knowledge experts and gaps.
* Manage the delivery/quality of all assigned volumes throughout color reviews.
* Identify and develop labor categories for technical and management positions, and support staffing of Key Personnel as required.
* Provide support to the development of Capture/Proposal schedules.
* Ensure alignment of the Solution story between volumes.
* Lead the development of BOE/BOM in coordination with the Pricing Lead.
* Plan and direct demonstrations as needed.
* Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for inclusion in the proposal.
* Develop, plan, and implement a solutions strategy as needed.
* Support capture strategy by working with program teams to help shape existing contracts by implementing new improvements, innovations, or technical solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Have at least 8 years of experience in IT, Cyber, or technical services.
* Have at least 4 years working as a Solution's Architect, supporting proposal development.
* Bachelor's degree in IT or related technical field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
* Possess a certification in IT (technical or management).
* Have strong knowledge of technology and high-level architectures.
* Have a strong grasp on industry best practices in IT, Cybersecurity, and associated areas like Project Management, Agile, Dev Ops, etc
* Have working knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Have experience in leading technical teams and managing projects or proposals.
* Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Successfully led Solutions Architecture on major contract proposals.
* Successfully captured and won multiple contracts from solutions they directly developed.
* Certifications in one or more technology areas like, AWS, Azure, Cybersecurity, etc
* Certification in one or more management areas like, Project Management, IT Service Delivery, etc
* Experience working in the defense industry or with government contracts.
* Knowledge of ITIL and other IT service management frameworks.
* Experience with Dev Ops practices and tools.
* Strong understanding of network and systems architecture and protocols.
* Experience with data analytics and big data technologies.
* Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
* Experience with agile development methodologies.
* Strong leadership and team-building skills.
* Top Secret clearance CLEARANCE:
* US Citizenship required