Solutions Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solutioning for priority federal proposals in AI, cloud, automation, and IT services.
• Translate customer requirements into cost-effective architectures, delivery approaches, and win themes.
• Develop technical volumes, diagrams, and solution narratives for proposals.
• Partner with capture managers during pre‑RFP shaping, customer analysis, and competitive positioning.
• Participate in stage gate reviews and incorporate customer insights into solutioning.
• Collaborate with R&D and delivery teams to leverage existing accelerators and reusable assets.
• Identify solution gaps and recommend partnerships or investments to strengthen offerings.
• Author technical sections and contribute to management, staffing, and past performance volumes.
• Create compliance matrices, storyboards, and solution architectures.
• Support oral proposal presentations with strong technical communication.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, or proposal solutioning.
• Demonstrated success on federal IT proposals of $50M+ TCV.
• Expertise in AI, automation, ITSM, cloud, and digital modernization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate across BD, capture, and delivery teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with Service Now, AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, or FedRAMP solutions.
• Familiarity with Shipley or equivalent proposal methodologies.
• Prior experience with a federal systems integrator or consulting firm.

• Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite in Tysons Corner, VA (preferred DC Metro candidates: VA, DC, MD).
• Job Type: Full‑time

Centennial Technologies Inc. is committed to a healthy work‑life balance and provides a collaborative and supportive professional environment. We offer flexible PTO, casual work culture, and regular opportunities for career advancement and skills development.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays

• Supportive work environment that promotes work‑life balance
• Performance‑based rewards and recognition
• Regular employee feedback and collaboration
• Paid training in emerging technologies and federal compliance
• Client‑focused, employee‑centered growth

Centennial is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.