Solutions Architect Senior Principal

Job ID: 2614879

Location: Reston, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-29

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Solutions Archt

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is preferred to be based out of Chantilly, VA but open to a hybrid role in Reston, VA or Arlington, VA. Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, 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/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Polygraph.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW programs

Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction

Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domains

Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategies

Drive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions

Develop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs

Willingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions

Engage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning

Support cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures

Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain

Qualifications

Experience & Background

Bachelors Degree and 14 years of experience. Masters and 12 years of experience.

Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to get a Poly.

Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers

Proven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPs

Experience working in or supporting capture and business development activities

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Technical Skills

Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles

Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains

Comfort operating across a broad range of technical domains

Soft Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness

Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers

Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets

Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs

Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Comfortable to use LLMs, write code and create prototype tools

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.