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Solutions Architect

GovCIOHighland Beach, MD, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Solutions Architect design and deliver innovative solutions and architectures. This position will be located in Fairfax VA, and will be a remote position.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver innovative solutions and architectures for federal cyber operations, cybersecurity, IT, software development, data analytics, and AI programs. This role requires the ability to think strategically about customer missions while providing the technical depth to design architectures that are feasible, compliant, and competitive.

The Solution Architect will serve as a bridge between customer outcomes and technical execution defining solutions that articulate value, benefits, and discriminators, and building architectures that provide the technical frameworks to make those solutions real. Working closely with Business Development (BD), Capture Managers, and Proposal Teams, the Solution Architect will help shape pursuits, develop strategies, and ensure compliant, compelling proposals that maximize our probability of win (pWin).

Solution Development (Mission-Focused)

  • Define solutions that address customer mission needs across cyber operations, cybersecurity, IT, software, data analytics, and AI.
  • Craft solution narratives that emphasize outcomes, benefits, differentiators, and alignment to customer objectives.
  • Translate technical capabilities into customer-focused win themes and value propositions.
  • Analyze and map solutions to customer hot buttons and evaluation criteria to ensure solutions resonate with evaluators.

Architecture Design (Technical-Focused)

  • Develop architectures (system, enterprise, data, cloud, cyber) that implement proposed solutions.
  • Create diagrams, reference architectures, and models that demonstrate compliance with DoD and federal standards.
  • Conduct technology trade-off analyses, risk assessments, and scalability reviews.
  • Staffing & Execution Planning

  • Develop staffing plans, levels of effort (LOEs), and work breakdown structures (WBSs) to ensure solutions are executable, cost-effective, and compliant with solicitation requirements.
  • Align staffing models with technical architectures, ensuring the right skills and clear labor mix.
  • Collaborate with pricing and program management teams to balance technical approach, staffing, and cost competitiveness.
  • Capture & Proposal Support

  • Partner with BD and Capture Managers to develop solution strategies for pursuits.
  • Lead solutioning workshops with SMEs to define technical architectures and discriminators.
  • Develop proposal artifacts including technical volumes, solution narratives, architecture diagrams, staffing plans, LOEs, and WBSs.
  • Support competitive intelligence and price-to-win (PTW) analyses by informing technical discriminators and cost drivers.
  • Contribute to Shipley color team reviews (Black Hat, Red Team, Blue Team, Gold Team), ensuring technical solutions are sound, compliant, and competitive.
  • Customer Engagement & Communication

  • Engage directly with federal and DoD customers to understand mission requirements and technical challenges.
  • Present solution concepts, roadmaps, staffing strategies, and architectures to customer stakeholders.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, mission-focused narratives for non-technical audiences.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead cross-functional solution teams, integrating inputs from engineers, developers, data scientists, and cyber SMEs.
  • Mentor staff on aligning technical contributions to capture and proposal strategies.
  • Use SharePoint, Teams, and architecture modeling tools (Visio, ArchiMate, Lucidchart) to manage collaboration and artifacts.
  • Qualifications

    Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

  • Cyber Operations Expertise : Experience with defensive cyber ops, SOC design and operations, incident response, threat hunting, mission assurance, and red / blue team integration.
  • Cybersecurity Expertise : Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, Zero Trust, DoD Cloud SRG, DoDI 8500.01 / 8510.01, and enterprise security design.
  • Technical Breadth & Depth : Experience in at least one of the following domains :
  • IT infrastructure & cloud (AWS, Azure, hybrid, DoD IL4 / IL5 environments)
  • Software engineering (DevSecOps, CI / CD, containerization, microservices, agile delivery)
  • Data analytics (big data platforms, ETL pipelines, BI / visualization, predictive analytics)
  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI / ML frameworks, automation, applied data science)
  • Strategic & Critical Thinking : Ability to balance mission outcomes with technical feasibility, staffing, and compliance.
  • Solution Development : Skilled in crafting mission-focused solutions and win themes.
  • Architecture Design : Proficient in developing system and enterprise architectures and reference designs.
  • Staffing & Planning : Demonstrated ability to develop staffing plans, LOEs, and WBSs aligned with technical solutions and pricing strategies.
  • Capture & Proposal Support : Proven experience developing solution artifacts and supporting competitive federal proposals.
  • Tools : Proficiency with Salesforce CRM (pipeline alignment), architecture tools (Visio, ArchiMate, Lucidchart), and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams).
  • Required Skills and Experience

  • Clearance Required : Secret
  • Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in cyber operations and / or cybersecurity, IT, software development, data analytics, or AI solution design.
  • Proven experience supporting federal or DoD proposals as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead.
  • Familiarity with federal and DoD acquisition processes and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience developing solutions and architectures for cloud-based, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
  • Preferred Skills and Experience :

    TS / SCI

    Masters degree

    Company Overview

    GovCIO is a team of transformers people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

    But we cant do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

    What You Can Expect

    Interview & Hiring Process

    If you are selected to move forward through the process, heres what you can expect :

  • During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and / or team
  • Camera must be on
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
  • During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
  • Background check, to include :
  • Criminal history (past 7 years)
  • Verification of your highest level of education
  • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
  • Employee Perks

    At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including :

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
  • Training, Education and Certification Assistance
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Internal Mobility Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Available to full-time employees
  • Our employees unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability / vets.

    Posted Pay Range

    The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an at?will position and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

    Posted Salary Range

    USD $140,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 / Yr.

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    Location US-Remote

    ID 2025-6807

    Category Information Technology

    Position Type Full-Time

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