Lead Solution Architect - Space Operations

ResponsibilitiesWithin Peraton's Space and Intel sector, there is an immediate need for a cleared Lead Solution Architect (LSA) to support growth opportunities within the US National Mission Space community. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work out of one of our Peraton locations in the Northern VA area - Chantilly, Herndon, or Reston, Virginia plus the flexibility to travel to locations to support classified and non-classified solution activities and ability to occasionally telework. As an LSA, you will be responsible for leading the design of technical and cost-effective mission relevant solutions inclusion in submitted proposals that could include ground control, launch control and defensive space control operations, orbital flight safety, exercise and training, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), threat warning assessment, and enterprise infrastructure solutions that address the operational and technology needs of our customers while helping to grow our business. Emphasis for this position is knowledge of Mission Space environments and architectures, satellite operation awareness, and the associated ground, launch, and tracking activities- including related tools (hardware and software).Key Responsibilities may include:Being responsible for leading teams of solution professionals and technical subject matter experts in the development of integrated, cost-effective solutions for inclusion in proposal responses that meet the customer's requirements and maximize Peraton's competitive advantageLeading the technical solution development, participates in the competitive costing, and business case alignment of Peraton solutions to the Government client's proposal requirementsOverseeing the creation and the documentation of the technical solution, plus participates in the development of the costing of the solution for insertion into a proposal response to a government client. The ability to collaborate effectively with the appropriate Peraton business leaders and their teams to design the solution and agree on key solution costing parameters activities is keyWorking closely with business development, delivery accounts and corporate offerings teams to determine the overall technical solution strategy and approach to align to the customer's objectives and requirements, including merging industry point of view with broad technical knowledge and mission understanding to generate value propositions and approaches to solve Government customer challengesEstablishing strong relationships with Peraton partners to drive high quality solutions and compelling value propositionsConfidently articulating all aspects of the technical and management solution during governance reviews with senior Peraton management, identifying and evaluating solution risks and creating strategies and plans to mitigate those risksQualificationsRequired Qualifications:A minimum requirement of 8+ years of experience with a BS/BA, 6+ YOE with a MS/MA, or 3 YOE with a Ph.D. 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors' degreeA proven self-starter with the ability to work effectively independently and in team settings to include close collaboration with technical subject matter experts, program managers, proposal and capture managers, and business development teams to determine and solution to customer requirements in complex and often ambiguous environments3+ years of experience developing successful technical solutions for large, complex opportunities/proposal submissions for US Government customers - specifically the NRO, US Space Force, Space Development Agency, or similar agencies5+ years of experience working with US Space Force, Air Force, NRO agency or similar Mission Space customers on Mission space environments, satellites, and the associated ground, launch and tracking activities, and associated architecture and tools (hardware and software)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated expert level knowledge across a broad range of mission focused, and/or technology services and solutions, coupled with a strong focus and high understanding of the Mission Space and Intelligence CommunityA proven track record of delivering end-to-end mission value to program sponsors specific to the IC and Space community, while understanding the unique needs of Enterprise support vs. Mission supportAbility to clearly translate the benefits of our approach to specific levels of seniority within the sponsor teams (strategic vs. tactical)