Solutions Architect Chief

Job ID 2615837Location Remote Work, CO, USDate Posted 2026-08-20Category Engineering and SciencesSubcategory Solutions ArchtSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required Top_SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCIPotential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTEDescriptionSAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. This role can be worked remotely in the United States for the right candidate. Candidates located in the Colorado Springs/ Denver Colorado area are preferred. Reporting directly to Air Force, Space, and Intel CTO organization, this individual will serve as a technical cornerstone of SAIC's capture and proposal efforts, translating complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions. This role demands a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and can architect innovative solutions from the ground up across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. Candidates must have an active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCIKey ResponsibilitesLead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW programsAuthor and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal directionAnalyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domainsCollaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategiesDrive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutionsDevelop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needsWillingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutionsEngage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioningSupport cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structuresMaintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domainQualificationsBachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. Masters and 14 years of experienceMinimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical disciplineCandidates must be U.S. CitizensCandidates must have an active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCIExperience with USSF systems, customers and missionsDemonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customersProven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPsExperience working in or supporting capture and business development activitiesBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldTechnical SkillsFamiliarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecyclesAbility to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domainsComfort operating across a broad range of technical domainsSoft SkillsExceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiencesHigh tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete informationStrong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlinesPreferred QualificationsExperience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awarenessBackground in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customersFamiliarity with IC systems, community customers and mission setsPrior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programsAdvanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldComfortable to use LLMs, write code and create prototype toolsTarget salary range $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.