Solutions Architect Director - Herndon, United States - General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology

Verified Company

Herndon, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:
Solutions Architect

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Solution Architecture, Solutions Development, Strategic

Certifications:

Experience:

20 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Help GDIT to stand out in this highly
- competitive and opportunity-rich market

As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, federal civilian government, health, homeland security, intelligence, state and local government and commercial sectors.

With approximately 45,000 professionals worldwide, the company delivers IT enterprise solutions, manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs and provides mission support services.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Key Responsibilities include:

Pursuit/Capture Leadership:

Lead technical solution strategy throughout the Capture and Proposal lifecycle, from early Qualification through Proposal submission
Contribute to GDIT win strategies and lead the development of technical win themes and solution readiness plans
Engage current and prospective customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to shape acquisitions that achieve desired results
Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual acquisition requirements
Lead solution design and the development of key artifacts including, but not limited to architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation, staffing plans etc.
Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, collateral and RFI/SSN responses to engage prospective customers and position GDIT to win
Collaborate with GDIT technical service areas and lines of business to identify and bring the best technical and business strategies and solutions to differentiate GDIT
Contribute to teaming strategies including identifying and vetting potential partners
Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and associated rationale

Proposal Leadership:

Ensure readiness of solution and proposal support team to prepare a compelling and compliant response to the government's solicitation
Lead development of the Technical volumes and orals presentations for proposals
Coach and advise more junior solution architecture and proposal support resources
Ensure integration of technical solution with all sections and volumes of the proposal
Review proposals and provide critical feedback needed to strengthen our solution and proposals
Author Technical volume introductions, key sections and orals slides including developing compelling graphics

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for providing business and technical architectural guidance to development teams, business groups, and customers for existing and new products and services. The solutions architect develops marketing strategies, business concepts, and technical capabilities that maximize customer value while differentiating GDIT from their competition in the marketplace. The solutions architect is responsible for the defining, designing, and implementing the full lifecycle of products and services. Responsible for defining a concept of operations and the procedures and tools required to enable delivery of products and services. Conducts analysis of alternatives on a variety of solutions to determine the best solutions to support overall business goals and objectives.

Job Description:

Supports business by developing technical and business solutions.
Identify solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives based on trade space, and implements designs.
Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and proposing changes and tailoring where needed.
Assess the system and business process architectures currently in place and works with staff to recommend improvements.
Ensure technical architecture teams deliver efficient and effective system solutions to support business goals and objectives.
Prepare and present test plan, technical presentations, and analyst briefings.
Identify customer requirements, analyze alternatives and conduct product recommendations related to software, platform and network configurations.
Provide updates to stakeholders on project cost, schedule, and quality in comparison to stakeholder objectives.
Provides expert guidance and leadership to less